Let’s Review: Best Office Plants
As 2020 recedes into the past, many companies now require their employees to return to the office full-time. This is understandably causing some attrition, as employees who have grown accustomed to staying home are being summoned back to the workplace. Companies are seeking innovative ways to create a more inviting and exciting work environment to make the shift more palatable. If your office aesthetic is dull and uninspiring, adding office plants can help significantly.
Office plants add color and energy to the workplace, are known to cultivate a sense of well-being, and even boost productivity. What’s not to love?
Best Indoor Office Plants
Many companies resist adding live green plants to their offices because they are wary of the required upkeep. Without knowledge of the care and maintenance of the plants – not to mention which plants will work best in your specific environment – it can seem intimidating to go beyond a few potted ferns. This guide will recommend some of our favorite office plants, whether you want small desk plants or larger, more showy varieties.
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- Snake Plant:
The snake plant, also known as the mother-in-law’s Tongue, is a robust, low-maintenance plant that thrives in most light and temperature conditions. Snake plants are celebrated for their air-purifying capabilities, as they help remove toxins from indoor settings. Snake plants convert carbon dioxide to oxygen overnight, ensuring your employees return to healthier air each morning. - Air Plants:
If you like the idea of unique plants that are conversation starters, consider getting air plants. These fascinating succulents are available in all shapes and sizes and require minimal care. Find a sunny spot in your office; your air plants should do well, even if you forget to water them for a day or two.
- Spider Plant:
The spider plant grows rapidly and is easy to care for, making it ideal for a busy office! Spider plants are very efficient at eliminating formaldehyde from the air. (Formaldehyde is commonly used in the manufacture of building materials and cleaning products, and it can cause irritation and illness if levels get too high.) Spider plants act as an air filter, improving overall air quality. - Jade Plant:
Jade plants are members of the succulent family and are very easy to grow. They can thrive in low light, are hardy and robust, grow rapidly, and are easy to care for, making them ideal office plants.(Pictured below)
- Rubber plants:
Rubber plants (or rubber tree plants) are enjoying a resurgence in popularity and are finding their way into many area offices. The rubber plant is striking, showcasing shades of burgundy, green, and yellow. It is available in diverse sizes and tolerates low light very well.
- Philodendron:
The philodendron is a hardy, low-maintenance green plant that can thrive in many different light and temperature conditions. It is reputed to be efficient at removing toxins from the air, making it a great choice for offices that value health and wellness. - Peace Lily:
This beautiful plant is known to be an effective air purifier, possessing the ability to remove toxins from the air. Peace lilies are also very low maintenance, demanding minimal attention and low light. Overall the peace lily is one of our favorite office plants.
- Lucky Bamboo:
The lucky bamboo plant is a great choice if you are looking for beautiful desktop plants for your lobby or throughout the office. Lucky bamboo plants are small and intriguing, as they represent good luck and good fortune. - Pothos (Devil’s Ivy)
Pothos grows rapidly and is hardy enough to thrive in low light. Like several other plants on this list, it is known to act as a natural air purifier and also relieves office stress.
Tropex specializes in designing, installing, caring, and maintaining plants for commercial operations, including office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments. If you are in the Sarasota or Manatee area and are looking for infuse your office with natural, living office plants, we are the only call to make.
