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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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Areca Palm Care Guide for UAE Homes

Areca care in a UAE apartment comes down to a watering interval, a light position, and one placement error near the AC vent that browns frond tips first.

6 min read · Sep 16, 2026 Read the guide →
An areca palm in a woven bamboo planter with arching green fronds
air conditioning

Areca Palm Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read

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