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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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Variegated schefflera bush in a dark gray potLatest guide
Indoor Plants

Schefflera Care Guide for UAE Homes

Schefflera goes bare at the base in dim rooms. The fix is a cut 1 cm above a leaf scar, staggered at three heights, plus light and watering to stop it recurring.

6 min read · Nov 1, 2026 Read the guide →
Variegated schefflera bush in a dark gray pot
Indoor Plants

Schefflera Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
Golden pothos with glossy green leaves in a green plastic pot
Hanging Plants

Hanging Plants for UAE Homes

6 min read
Croton plant in a white ceramic pot with green and yellow variegated leaves
Croton

Croton Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
Snake plant and pothos in two white pots
Apartment Plants

Small Space Plants for Studios and 1-Beds

6 min read
Dracaena plant with green sword shaped leaves in a terracotta pot
Hallway Plants

Plants for Dark Hallways and Entrances

6 min read
Rosemary plant with green sprigs in a terracotta pot
Herbs

Kitchen Plants and Herbs for UAE Homes

6 min read
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
Snake plant, ZZ plant and peace lily in white planters
bedroom plants

Best Plants for a Bedroom in the UAE

6 min read
Close view of Dracaena Janet Craig leaves on woody stems
formal rooms

Plants for a Majlis: Formal Room Selection

6 min read
Tall climbing philodendron in a black nursery pot with glossy heart shaped leaves
aroids

Philodendron Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
Kentia palm and fiddle leaf fig in two white pots
dubai homes

Best Indoor Plants for Dubai Villas

6 min read
Snake plant, ZZ plant and pothos in white pots
buying guide

How to Choose Plants for Your Space in the UAE

7 min read
Alocasia California plant with large bright green leaves in a dark pot
alocasia

Alocasia Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
Pachira money tree with several green stems in a white round ceramic pot
Indoor plants

Money Tree Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read
Peace lily in a two tone apricot and cream pot
Indoor plants

How to Revive a Dying Indoor Plant

5 min read
Lucky bamboo stalks in a white planter pot
Indoor plants

Lucky Bamboo Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read
Ficus benjamina tree with small green leaves in an orange terracotta pot
Diagnostics

Sudden Leaf Drop: 5 Causes

6 min read
Potted mango tree sapling with green leaves in a dark nursery pot
indoor plants

White Fungus and Powdery Mildew on Plants

5 min read
Compact dracaena plant in a light green pot on a round white stand
houseplant pests

Mealybugs on Indoor Plants: Removal Guide

6 min read
Bird's nest fern with bright green leaves curling out from the center
fungus gnats

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants

5 min read
Red anthurium plant in a terracotta pot with glossy green leaves and red blooms
anthurium

Anthurium Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read
Variegated schefflera bush with green and yellow leaves in a brown textured pot
houseplant pests

How to Identify Houseplant Pests in the UAE

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

Calathea Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
Golden pothos plant with glossy green leaves in a green plastic pot
diagnosis

Why Plant Leaves Curl and How to Stop It

6 min read
A dracaena massangeana with striped leaves growing from thick canes
Corn Plant

Dracaena Massangeana Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read
Close view of long green cast iron plant leaves
Brown Leaf Tips

Brown Leaf Tips: What They Mean

5 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
A dracaena marginata dragon tree with slim canes and narrow arching leaves
Dracaena Marginata

Dracaena Marginata Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read
A group of easy care potted green plants
Beginner Plants

Best Plants for Beginners in the UAE

6 min read
Three potted indoor plants in white ceramic planters
beginner care

First 30 Days With a New Houseplant

6 min read
A rubber plant with thick glossy leaves in a black stone planter
ficus elastica

Rubber Plant Care in UAE Homes

6 min read
An aloe vera plant in a white pot being wiped clean with a blue cloth
dust

How to Clean Dust Off Plant Leaves

6 min read
A bird of paradise plant with tall paddle shaped leaves
bird of paradise

Bird of Paradise Care in UAE Homes

6 min read
Potted green plants arranged together
acclimation

Why New Plants Drop Leaves After Delivery

6 min read
A golden pothos with trailing stems and variegated green leaves
cuttings

How to Propagate Houseplants from Cuttings

6 min read
A fiddle leaf fig with large veined leaves in a black stone planter
ficus lyrata

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care in UAE Homes

6 min read
An indoor plant being tended during a maintenance visit
indoor plants

How to Prune Indoor Plants Correctly

6 min read
Plant roots and soil handled out of the pot during repotting
indoor plants

When and How to Repot an Indoor Plant

6 min read
A golden pothos with trailing stems and marbled yellow green leaves
golden pothos

Golden Pothos Care in UAE Homes

6 min read
A tall dracaena Janet Craig in a bamboo basket planter in a room
air conditioning

The Temperature Range UAE Houseplants Need

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
A peace lily with white spathes above dark green leaves
indoor plants

Peace Lily Care in UAE Homes

6 min read
Five small potted green plants in white pots for a desk
apartment

Do Grow Lights Work in UAE Apartments?

5 min read
A monstera deliciosa with large split leaves in a pot
indoor plants

Monstera Deliciosa Care in UAE Homes

6 min read
A ZZ plant with glossy dark green leaflets on upright stems
indoor plants

ZZ Plant Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read
Two hands settling a young plant into potting mix in a white bowl
coco coir

Best Soil Mix for UAE Indoor Plants

6 min read
Two hands settling a young plant into potting mix in a white bowl
compost

Homemade and Organic Fertilizer for Indoor Plants

6 min read
A snake plant with stiff upright banded leaves in a pot
indoor plants

Snake Plant Care Guide for UAE Homes

5 min read
A guava sapling with green leaves in a dark nursery pot
fertilizer

Liquid vs Granular vs Slow-Release Fertilizer

6 min read
A person holding a watering can over a small potted houseplant on a table
dubai

Is Dubai Tap Water Safe for Plants?

6 min read
A person holding a watering can over a small potted houseplant on a table
indoor plants

How to Water Indoor Plants in UAE Climate

5 min read
Indoor plants on shelves beside a couch in a sunlit living room
indoor plants

The UAE Plant Care Guide: Heat, AC and Water

7 min read

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