Dr Aishah has even named her plants and interacts and identifies each one of them. "My first plant: an Aloe Vera plant - I named Emerald after the precious gem stone, which has this quality of opening and nurturing the heart. Its soothing energy provides healing to all levels of the being, bringing freshness and vitality to the spirit. My Emerald has stayed with me for 12 years now, even as we moved four apartments during these years. Some other plants from my collection that I would recommend all to have at home include aloe vera, money plant and mother in law's tongue, as these require very little care and are known to improve sleep pattern because these plants do not release carbon dioxide. They absorb even the carbon dioxide we release."
Likening plants to pets, Dr Aishah, who lives with her husband and daughter, said: "Caring for plants can be (almost) as rewarding as caring for a pet. Plants have their own personality. They are living beings and I can see them grow beautifully, some of them are playful, naughty, others are mature. Apart from the freshness and positivity these plants lend, they are also my companions with whom I talk and share my thoughts. It's about how the plants make you feel, and how they repay you emotionally and mentally. Case in point, the feeling of peace, confidence, and even pride one experiences when coming home to find a brand-new leaf."
Talking about the maintenance aspect of the indoor plants, Dr Aishah said it is important to get the right plants indoor. " In Dubai, we get enough plants and variety that need very little care. Most of the plants I have to be watered just once a week. No one taught me about gardening, I trained myself simply by reading up online and visiting local nurseries and farms, which greatly helped as the gardeners and care takers at these farms always gave so many good tips and information."
With every inch of available space overflowing with plants in a kaleidoscope of green, Dr Aishah has been furnishing the shelves and corners of her flat with a plethora of potted and hanging plants for the last 12 years.
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