Not at all clear how much light they are receiving. So, you will need to be more specific about the lighting (intensity and duration). Maybe the picture, but it does look dark. If the lighting is decent, the Ficus, Dieffenbachia, and Aloe (plants 1, 3, and 4 from the left should be fine), but the Ficus and Diffenbachia will not appreciate the cold dry air from the AC unit.

Your second plant is not an 'Areca' Palm but a Cycas revoluta. They do not make good HOUSEplants in my opinion as they really want to be outside during the growing season in subtropical heat and humidity. They may be able to grow outside in your area if given some sun protection and exta watering. Good luck!

Thank you so much for clarifying the plant types. I will try to close the AC openings on top of them. I might actually take your advice about the Cycas Revoluta (which I thought was Areca). I think there's also another reason that this plant isn't pleasant indoors. I've been pricked about a dozen times to the point of bleeding. The tips are EXTREMELY sharp like needles. It was a nuisance cleaning it today. In this case, I'll keep the Ficus, Dieffenbachia and Aloe in.

The picture is dark I agree. The lighting is a bit tricky because there's a huge tree growing right in front of my balcony and I refused to cut it because it has been a cozy home for a bird family for years now. It's filled with nests. The rays you see in the picture is what I normally get- sun peeking in between the branches. The sun is very hot here in the Middle East so I'm also afraid it might burn them. It's also funny how during the day, I keep shuffling them in order for each one to take its dose of sunlight. If, in your opinion, this is not enough sunlight, then I'll move them to the other window (which completely conceals them in the room) but maybe I can keep them there for a few hours while I'm at work and then when I come back I'll move them to the other window.

Am I being too fussy about this or plant people are this normally concerned?

I see. Thank you so much Subtropix. Learned a great deal from you. I admire your knowledge on plants :)

I might add that you are not alone in fussing over your plants. ;-) It's a sign that you do care for them! Are you able to pick up a copy of the book "The complete Houseplant Survival Manual" by Barbara Pleasant? This book has been invaluable to me!

Best wishes on your plant endeavor!

I agree with Suyoder's book reomendation

I have found it to be a wonderful book. The only reason that I do not own one for my self is that I can easily get it from the local library.

I wish you success with your plants.

L.G.

Thank you both. I will look up the book very soon!

Suyooder, it's good to know I'm not the only fussy one hehe.

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