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.

6 guides

Boston fern in a white ceramic pot with lush green frondsLatest guide
boston fern

Boston Fern Care Guide for UAE Homes

A Boston fern indoors in the UAE lives or dies on relative humidity, with 40 percent as the floor. Here is how to measure a room, hold a spot above it, and a tougher alternative.

5 min read · Oct 28, 2026 Read the guide →
Boston fern in a white ceramic pot with lush green fronds
boston fern

Boston Fern Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read
Bird's nest fern in a gray pot on a bamboo side table
apartment living

Bathroom Plants That Handle Humidity and Low Light

5 min read
Croton plant with yellow, green and red leaves in a black nursery pot
AC rooms

Spider Mites in Dry AC Rooms: Prevention and Cure

6 min read
Calathea orbifolia plant with round striped leaves in a white ceramic pot
calathea

Calathea Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
A houseplant being misted with a spray bottle
humidity

Do Humidity Trays and Misting Actually Work?

6 min read
A tall white bird of paradise plant in a grey pot in a living room
air conditioning

How to Keep Indoor Plants Alive in AC Rooms

6 min read

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