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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Mixed river pebbles in tan, beige, brown and greyLatest guide
drainage

Perlite, Vermiculite and Drainage Materials

Five potting amendments compared on the one number that decides how you use them, which is the share of their own volume each holds as water. The gravel layer myth is covered too.

5 min read · Sep 23, 2026 Read the guide →
Mixed river pebbles in tan, beige, brown and grey
drainage

Perlite, Vermiculite and Drainage Materials

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

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