The MyPlants journal

Plant guides

Practical advice for growing plants in UAE homes and gardens: AC rooms, desert heat, hard water and villa landscapes. Written by our nursery and landscaping team in Dubai.

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The Temperature Range UAE Houseplants Need

The band tropical houseplants hold in UAE homes, and why an air conditioning vent burns leaves in a room the thermostat calls a comfortable 24C.

6 min read · Sep 28, 2026 Read the guide →
A tall dracaena Janet Craig in a bamboo basket planter in a room
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The Temperature Range UAE Houseplants Need

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A tall white bird of paradise plant in a grey pot in a living room
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How to Keep Indoor Plants Alive in AC Rooms

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An areca palm in a woven bamboo planter with arching green fronds
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Areca Palm Care Guide for UAE Homes

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