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.

4 guides

Dracaena marginata plant with spiky green leaves in a terracotta potLatest guide
Houseplants

Why Your Plant Has Stopped Growing

A plant that has stalled for 8 weeks gets 4 checks, run in order from free to invasive, with a 4 week wait between each one.

5 min read · Oct 19, 2026 Read the guide →
Dracaena marginata plant with spiky green leaves in a terracotta pot
Houseplants

Why Your Plant Has Stopped Growing

5 min read
Potted palm plant with green fronds in a matte black round pot
houseplants

Root Rot in Houseplants: Treatment Guide

6 min read
Plant roots and soil handled out of the pot during repotting
plant care

Transplant Shock, Causes and Recovery

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

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