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Mismanaging Water in an Air-Conditioned Climate The single most common failure point for indoor plants in the UAE is incorrect watering, driven by the unique indoor environment. Constant air conditioning creates a deceptive situation. The AC dries the air and the top layer of soil, tricking owners into thinking the plant is thirsty. However, deeper in the pot, the soil can remain saturated because the cool indoor temperatures reduce overall evapo… Read more

Living With Heat Outside and Cold Air Indoors Step into a typical Saudi home in August and you feel two climates at once. Outside, extreme heat and dry air. Inside, constant AC running for most of the day. That contrast shapes how house plants behave more than anything else. The main challenge is not just temperature. It is the combination of cold, dry airflow from AC vents, low indoor humidity, and filtered window light. Many first-time owners p… Read more

The Reality of Growing Greenery in UAE Apartments Step into a typical UAE home at midday. Outside, temperatures push past 40°C. Inside, the AC runs constantly. Curtains filter harsh sunlight. Windows stay closed for months. This combination—intense heat outdoors and chilled, dry air indoors—defines how house plants behave here. Most beginner mistakes happen because people follow advice written for mild European or North American climates. In the… Read more