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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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Green aglaonema in a terracotta pot with broad glossy leavesLatest guide
Desk Plants

Desk and Shelf Plants for Small Surfaces

A 60 cm desk leaves a plant a 15 to 20 cm strip. Footprints for 7 desk and shelf plants, measured against that strip and a standard shelf, and the ones that survive office AC.

6 min read · Oct 31, 2026 Read the guide →
Green aglaonema in a terracotta pot with broad glossy leaves
Desk Plants

Desk and Shelf Plants for Small Surfaces

6 min read

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