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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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A pair of kentia palms in white ceramic potsLatest guide
growth rate

Kentia Palm Care Guide for UAE Homes

A Kentia gains 20 to 30 cm a year, which is the whole reason it costs what it does. Growth rate, watering, light, and the problems owners hit in cooled rooms.

6 min read · Sep 18, 2026 Read the guide →
A pair of kentia palms in white ceramic pots
growth rate

Kentia Palm Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
An areca palm in a woven bamboo planter with arching green fronds
air conditioning

Areca Palm Care Guide for UAE Homes

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