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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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Cast iron plant with long green leaves in a dark gray potLatest guide
aspidistra

Cast Iron Plant Care Guide for UAE Homes

A cast iron plant goes 6 weeks without water unchanged, with 10 weeks as the ceiling. Here is that limit, its other neglect tolerances and everyday care.

5 min read · Oct 18, 2026 Read the guide →
Cast iron plant with long green leaves in a dark gray pot
aspidistra

Cast Iron Plant Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read

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