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

Croton Care Guide for UAE Homes

6 min read

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