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The Reality of Heat and AC in Saudi Homes Most plant problems I see in Saudi Arabia are not caused by neglect. They are caused by misunderstanding how heat and constant AC affect plants indoors. Outside, temperatures can exceed 45°C. Inside, the split AC runs for long hours, drying the air and cooling rooms unevenly. This combination creates stress that many tropical plants are not designed to handle. Low maintenance indoor plants succeed here no… Read more

Why Neglect Looks Different in Saudi Arabia Homes Many people ask for low maintenance indoor plants because life is busy. Work runs late. Travel is frequent. Weekends disappear. In Saudi Arabia, there is an added factor: extreme outdoor heat and heavy air-conditioning indoors. The split AC runs for months. Air becomes dry, cool, and constantly moving. This changes how plants respond to “neglect.” In cooler climates, neglect usually means occasion… Read more

Why “Low Maintenance” Means Something Different in UAE Homes In the UAE, keeping plants alive is less about neglect and more about managing extremes. Outside, heat is intense for most of the year. Inside, air conditioning runs almost constantly. The split AC dries the air, cools rooms quickly, and creates drafts that stress leaves. This combination changes how low maintenance indoor plants behave compared to temperate climates. Many plant losses… Read more

Why Busy Homes in the UAE Need the Right Kind of Tough Plant In the UAE, plants do not struggle because you are busy. They struggle because of heat, constant air conditioning, and irregular care. Outdoor temperatures push above 45°C in summer. Indoors, AC units run all day, pulling humidity out of the air and creating dry drafts. A plant that survives neglect in a mild European climate may fail quickly in a Dubai apartment if it sits under a vent… Read more