Plants to grow in the UAE – in pictures

Spider plants are easy to grow indoors. Getty Images
Spider plants are easy to grow indoors. Getty Images
Asparagus ferns can thrive in the UAE heat. Getty Images
Asparagus ferns can thrive in the UAE heat. Getty Images
Place lowlight species such as peace lilies close to north-facing windows. Alamy
Place lowlight species such as peace lilies close to north-facing windows. Alamy
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, or the ZZ plant, can tolerate the continual blast of air conditioning as well as the winter months. Alamy
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, or the ZZ plant, can tolerate the continual blast of air conditioning as well as the winter months. Alamy
Snake plants can also thrive in the AC. Alamy
Snake plants can also thrive in the AC. Alamy
The Dracaena is another viable indoor option. Getty Images
The Dracaena is another viable indoor option. Getty Images
The national tree of the UAE, the ghaf is a favourite for landscaping projects and home gardens. Alamy
The national tree of the UAE, the ghaf is a favourite for landscaping projects and home gardens. Alamy
Aloe vera is native to the region and can be found growing wild as well as in cultivated landscapes. Alamy
Aloe vera is native to the region and can be found growing wild as well as in cultivated landscapes. Alamy
The neem tree can be planted even in warmer spring months. Getty Images
The neem tree can be planted even in warmer spring months. Getty Images
Date palms are common but require a lot of maintenance to avoid grubs. Getty Images
Date palms are common but require a lot of maintenance to avoid grubs. Getty Images
Native-to-the-UAE bougainvillea are a popular choice no matter the season. Getty Images
Native-to-the-UAE bougainvillea are a popular choice no matter the season. Getty Images
Hibiscus shrubs can be planted even during the warm UAE spring. Getty Images
Hibiscus shrubs can be planted even during the warm UAE spring. Getty Images
Rhazya stricta can grow in the UAE's naturally occurring soil. Photo: Wilden Designs
Rhazya stricta can grow in the UAE's naturally occurring soil. Photo: Wilden Designs
Petunias can be planted in pots or as ground cover. Getty Images
Petunias can be planted in pots or as ground cover. Getty Images