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