Office Plants: Greening Your Workspace
Choose and care for plants that thrive in office environments.
Benefits of Office Plants
Office plants can significantly reduce stress levels, improve indoor air quality, and increase productivity. They also have a positive impact on mood, creating a more pleasant work atmosphere.
Best Plants for Desks
- Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): Low maintenance and tolerates fluorescent light.
- ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Survives neglect and thrives in low light.
- Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Requires minimal care and purifies air.
- Succulents: Compact and require less frequent watering.
Care Challenges
- Artificial lighting: Opt for plants that thrive in low-light conditions.
- Inconsistent care: Choose drought-tolerant varieties to withstand irregular watering.
- Air conditioning: Increase humidity levels when possible to counteract drying effects.
Weekend Care
Before long breaks, water plants thoroughly and, if feasible, relocate them to a brighter spot to ensure they receive adequate light.
Final Tip
Consider using a self-watering pot to maintain consistent moisture levels, especially if your office routine is unpredictable.
Tools and supplies for this
Products we'd actually buy for this job. Linking to Amazon — if you buy through these links we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 175mm (pack of 10)
Mid-size workhorse terracotta — perfect step-up for plants outgrowing their nursery pots.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 20cm (pack of 5)
Heavyweight 20cm clay for established plants — the porous walls help prevent the soggy roots aroids hate.
- Whitefurze G04012 7.5cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 10)
Cheap, cheerful plastic propagation pots — what we actually use for cuttings and small offsets.
- Whitefurze G04013 10cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 7)
Reliable mid-size nursery pots with proper drainage holes — the boring essential every plant parent runs out of.
Alex Martinez
Workspace Designer
Passionate about helping plant parents succeed with expert tips and proven techniques.
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