Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Water: Every 2-3 weeks. Let soil dry completely between waterings
Light: Tolerates low light to bright indirect. Very adaptable
Full care guide →Plant care in the UAE
Dubai apartments are a specific habitat: cold AC, hard tap water, hot glass. Master three rules and almost everything below survives.
Overwatering kills more than heat
Most plants here die from love, not neglect. When in doubt, wait two more days.
AC air is drier than you think
Mist humidity-lovers, or group plants together - they raise each other's humidity.
Hard tap water browns leaves
Calathea, ferns, and spider plants prefer filtered water. Brown tips are the giveaway.
ZZ Plant
Water: Every 2-3 weeks. Drought tolerant - roots store water
Light: Low to bright indirect. Excellent for offices
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Golden Pothos
Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Very forgiving
Light: Low to bright indirect. Grows faster in brighter light
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Monstera Deliciosa
Water: Water when the top 5cm of soil are dry, usually weekly
Light: Bright, indirect light. Tolerates some direct morning sun
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Spider Plant
Pet-safeWater: Water when soil is dry. They like drying out slightly
Light: Medium, indirect light. Some direct morning sun is fine
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Fiddle Leaf Fig
Water: Water when the top inch is dry. A consistent schedule is key
Light: Bright, indirect light. Needs several hours daily
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Areca Palm
Pet-safeWater: Keep soil consistently moist. 2-3 times per week in summer
Light: Bright, indirect light
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Calathea Orbifolia
Pet-safeWater: Keep soil consistently moist, never soggy. Filtered water only
Light: Low to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun
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Peace Lily
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Droops when thirsty
Light: Low to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun
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Rubber Plant
Water: Water when the top 5cm are dry. Reduce in winter
Light: Bright, indirect to medium light
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Aloe Vera
Water: Deeply every 2-3 weeks. Let it dry completely
Light: Bright, indirect to direct light
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Chinese Evergreen
Water: Water when the top inch is dry. Don't overwater
Light: Low to medium indirect light
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Boston Fern
Pet-safeWater: Keep soil consistently moist. Never let it fully dry out
Light: Medium, indirect light. No direct sun
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Red Anthurium
Water: Water when the top inch is dry. Likes consistent moisture
Light: Bright, indirect light for best flowering
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Jasmine
Pet-safeWater: Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season
Light: Bright light with some direct sun for best blooming
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Lavender
Pet-safeWater: Sparingly. Let soil dry between waterings
Light: Full sun to bright light - 6+ hours daily
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Eucalyptus
Water: Water when the top inch is dry. Don't overwater
Light: Bright, direct light for best growth
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Orchid
Pet-safeWater: Once a week. Let roots dry slightly between waterings
Light: Bright, indirect light
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String of Hearts
Pet-safeWater: Sparingly. Let soil dry completely between waterings
Light: Bright, indirect light with some direct sun
Full care guide →UAE plant care, answered
What plants can handle hard tap water and 45°C summers in the UAE?
For UAE hard tap water and 45°C summers, choose tolerant species like snake plant, ZZ plant, pothos, aglaonema, and olive trees. Water with filtered or rested tap water to reduce mineral build-up, flush the soil monthly to clear salts, and keep sensitive plants out of direct afternoon sun and away from hot glass.
Why do my plants get brown leaf tips in Dubai?
Brown tips usually mean dry AC air or mineral build-up from hard tap water. Move humidity-lovers like calathea and ferns away from AC vents, group plants to raise local humidity, and switch to filtered or rested water. Flush the soil monthly to wash out salts.
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