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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Ficus benjamina tree with small green leaves in an orange terracotta potLatest guide
Diagnostics

Sudden Leaf Drop: 5 Causes

Five causes of sudden leaf drop, and a daily leaf count that tells shock, which reverses on its own, from disease, which does not.

6 min read · Oct 19, 2026 Read the guide →
Ficus benjamina tree with small green leaves in an orange terracotta pot
Diagnostics

Sudden Leaf Drop: 5 Causes

6 min read
Close view of dracaena leaves with green and yellow variegation
Diagnostics

Yellow Leaves on Indoor Plants: Causes and Fixes

6 min read
Close view of a houseplant leaf showing pest damage
Diagnostics

Indoor Plant Problems in the UAE: Diagnostic Guide

7 min read

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