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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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Calathea orbifolia plant with round striped leaves in a white ceramic potLatest guide
calathea

Calathea Care Guide for UAE Homes

Calathea is one of the few popular houseplants that struggles in cooled, dry UAE rooms. Why that is, and how to water, light and place one so it keeps its patterned leaves.

6 min read · Oct 10, 2026 Read the guide →
Calathea orbifolia plant with round striped leaves in a white ceramic pot
calathea

Calathea Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read

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