Care guides for the plants we sell, written for UAE homes and offices: AC rooms, summer heat, desalinated tap water and cool inland winter nights. Each guide lists its sources, mainly university extension services and the ASPCA, and the PlantsWorld team checks every guide.
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Snake Plant care guide
Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata)
Snake plant care in the UAE is simple: give the plant bright indirect light, water only when the soil is dry to the bottom of the pot, and never let the roots stand in water.
Pets: Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (ASPCA).
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ZZ Plant care guide
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
ZZ plant care in the UAE is simple: keep the plant indoors in bright indirect light, away from direct sun through glass, and water only when the soil is completely dry to the bottom of the pot.
Pets: Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (ASPCA).
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Peace Lily care guide
Spathiphyllum (species and hybrid cultivars)
Peace lily care in the UAE comes down to three things: bright indirect light with no direct sun, soil that stays moist but never soggy, and a spot out of the airflow of AC vents.
Pets: Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (ASPCA).
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Areca Palm care guide
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (syn. Dypsis lutescens)
Areca palm care in the UAE comes down to three things: bright indirect light away from harsh sun through glass, soil that stays moist but never soggy, and roots that never stand in water.
Pets: Non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
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Bamboo Palm care guide
Chamaedorea seifrizii (syn. Chamaedorea erumpens)
Bamboo palm care in the UAE needs three things: bright indirect light with no direct sun, a free-draining mix kept slightly moist but never wet, and a spot out of the direct AC flow.
Pets: ASPCA lists the parlour palm, also sold as bamboo palm, as non-toxic.
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