Flowers UAE: Plants that Thrive

Buddha said so aptly that If we could see the miracle of a single flower, our whole life would change. You are highly mistaken if you think the UAE lacks flowers due to its arid weather. Contrary to one’s belief, there are some of the most amazing flowers thriving in UAE. The vibrant, colorful, and beautiful flowers are a blessing for your mind and eyes. Consider growing flowers in UAE to pamper your garden of any size and brighten up your day loaded with positivity and hope.

We have presented some flowers in UAE for your garden that will transform your dull garden into a colorful wonderland.

Tribulus Omanense

UAE cultivates some impressive varieties of flowers. The national flower in UAE is Tribulus Omanense. This flower grows typically in diverse climates and deserts. Tribulus is usually a desert flower but is occasionally found in colder climates. The best-identified member of Tribulus is Terrestris. Tribulus has round 5 petals as its leaves are small, inclusive of its pollination (cross pollination) cycle by insects.

The national flower UAE Tribulus has a vibrant color, sometimes mixed with green, that gives a splash of bliss, ecstasy, and joy. It is a subtropical herb with a yellow flower. It thrives as a spiny or prickly fruit. Tribulus is also known as a puncture vine because of its sharp spines.

The spine can be so strong that it can flatten a tire. It is found only in yellow, and its only color choices correspond to egalitarianism, equality, and brotherhood. The flower UAE signifies promoting social equality and justice in the whole Arab community. It is cultivated in rich amounts throughout the entire state where humidity in Dubai is within desired limits. 

It has some chemicals in it that act a boost to the hormones in animals. Some of the other uses of the Tribulus flower are

• It is used to treat tumors of the nose or sore throat.
• It is used in case of kidney stones or painful urination or if a person is suffering from a kidney disorder such as Bright disease. 
• Its pills are also helpful for patients with heart problems, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and chest pain.
• It also helps to deal with the issues of digestion, intestinal gas, constipation, or inflammation in tissues.
• Few people use pills or powders for stimulating appetite and mood enhancers. Its use also improves athletic performance.

Delonix regia – Flame tree

Delonix regia, a flame tree, is the most straightforward choice if you want to add a splash of color to your garden. It sprouts fiery red, yellow, and orange flowers, the flame tree found in near-tropical or tropical climates. It can grow in open, free-draining sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Try to avoid heavy or clay soils.

The tree can reach a height of twelve meters but spreads widely, growing dense foliage, making it highly useful for providing shade in UAE gardens. Before flowering, the Delonix will lose most of its foliage at the end of each winter. Propagation is carried out from seeds that have been soaked in hot water before planting.

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Plumeria or Frangipani

Plumeria, or frangipani, is the perfect tree for UAE gardens. Its delicate white-and-yellow flowers and dark-green leaves make it a beautiful addition to any garden; it has a sweet and heady fragrance; and is extremely easy to grow. Plumeria does well in direct sunlight, tolerates drought, and flourish in poor-quality soil.

It works either as a small tree or shrub or a small tree. Propagation is from cuttings of freshly elongated stems or aseptically germinated seeds.

Petunias

Petunias are unique flowers with a wide range of shades, hues, and patterns, making them enjoyable to find the best one for your garden. If you want to grow them, you need to get the saplings. Alternatively, it can grow them from the seeds so that you can have the best and most healthy flowers. You can have a wide variety of these flowers, and some of them will be more bearing flowers, thus making your garden more beautiful. It is essential to remember that you should regularly pinch off the dead flowers to have a beautiful plant.

Commonlly Found Flower UAE: Bougainvillea

The bougainvillea is one of the most popular plants in the UAE. The plant tends to have few pest problems. Its varied and bright hues make it a welcome addition to any garden. Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees. The plant can grow from one to 12 meters tall and is typically used as an ornamental plant in areas with warmer climates.

It produces white flowers, often surrounded by three or six brightly colored bracts (a modified leaf). A common garden plant for the UAE, Bougainvillea blooms with white flowers, with each cluster of three surrounded by bright bracts in colours such as magenta, pink, red, purple, red, orange, or yellow. It’s ideal for UAE gardens: it grows best in dry soil, thrives in full sunlight, and requires little water once established. However, it must be noted that the growth rate varies depending on the variety. Propagation can be done quickly with tip cuttings. 

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Flower UAE: Cyclamen

Cyclamen falls in the aisle of the late-winter flowers available in the shades of gorgeous red, calming white, pretty pink, and charming purple that will make the surroundings look more beautiful.

The leaves of this flower grow in the autumn season, extends through the winter season, and die in spring. This fantastic flower prefers partial shade, and therefore, it needs the shade of trees and shrubs to grow. If you cannot tolerate a temperature range below 4 degrees Celsius, you need to maintain the temperature to take good care of the plant. This plant is sensitive to both over and under-watering conditions, and it is needed to water them properly. It is also necessary to fertilize them every one or two months.

Camelia

Camellia blooms right through the winter season, and the wide range of shades varying from pink to dark crimson; One of the best flowers to ginger up your indoors and outdoors during winters. To enhance the plant’s growth, it is necessary to maintain more sun-tolerant. You can provide partial sun or the afternoon shade to the plant as they reach a mature age. For the proper growth of the plant, it is recommended to prefer rich and well-drained soil for planting the flowering plant that stays moist and provides the needed moisture.

 As the roots of this plant are a bit shallow, this plant should be watered very well during the initial years to prevent the drying of the roots. Regular watering will help to preserve soil moisture. More than 100 to 300 described species of this plant make it very easy to find the perfect one for your garden.

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Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis or Tropical Hibiscus

It is widely grown as an ornamental flower in areas of tropical weather. The Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis is one of the few species that thrive in sand. It is also known as the China Rose, and the flowers bloom in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, pink and white, with single or double sets of petals. It loves warm and hot temperatures and won’t survive under 10°C. While this flowering plant will flourish happily in the city gardens of the central and southern emirates, it may have some trouble in more rural homes near the mountains during the winter.

Plant in the sand regularly fertilized with a balanced feed, which you can buy from your local garden center. The Hibiscus plant grows well in containers, suitable for balconies and terraces. If potted, it must have its roots pruned and replanted at least once every three years. The flowers are susceptible to pests such as spider mites, which cause the leaves to turn a mottled yellow, and thrips, which make the buds fall, so you may want to buy some pest repellent. 

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Yellow trumpet flower (Tecoma stans)

The flowering perennial shrub Tecoma stans, or yellow trumpet flower, grows as a large shrub or multi-stemmed tree. It can reach up to five meters high. Its foliage is bright green and made up of five tooth-edged fingers. During the winter months, flowering occurs repetitively, leaving the plant or tree covered in bright yellow clusters.

The plant can flourish in less-forgiving landscapes such as roadsides, so it’s ideal for the harsh climate of the UAE. Its ability to thrive in the full sun means it will hold up during the hot summer months, while its moderate salt- and drought­ tolerance also makes it suitable for UAE gardens. Propagation from seeds, produced in beanlike pods, takes longer, so it’s best to use cuttings. 

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Final Thoughts 

The winter season ranges from October to March in the UAE. It is regarded as the best season to plant flowering plants. Apart from this, this is also the best time to give your garden a makeover. Having these plants in your garden is one of the best ways to add beauty and color to your garden.

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