Best Office Plants to Boost Productivity
If you’re struggling to stay motivated at work after your summer break, going green may be just what you need. Adding a little greenery to your office or work environment is not only aesthetically pleasing, it can actually boost productivity! From wellness benefits, to air purifying advantages, there are many reasons why you should add office plants to your workspace. Research carried out by Dr. Roger S. Ulrich of Texas A&M University and Helen Russell, Surrey University, England as well as other studies conducted by Dr. Virginia Lohr of Washington State University, have revealed plants significantly lower workplace stress and enhance productivity.
Here are some of the best office plants to place in your work environment and the reasons why:
Peace Lily
Picture perfect and a great office companion. Not only does a peace lily thrive in basically any environment, NASA also rates it as one of the best plants to improve air quality. Peace lilies remove more harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from the air than any other plant, these contaminants have been known to cause headaches, nausea and other ailments. Simply pop in a pot with good drainage and a bit of space and water every few days.
Snake Plant
If you wish to improve the quality of your indoor air, investing in a snake plant is a must! It’s one of the most recommended plants for encouraging a purer, more natural quality of air; and it’s also maintenance-free! It is very tolerant to low light levels but equally as happy in sunlight.
Monstera
Monstera make for an aethetically appealing office companion. They’re happy to be watered once a week, or when the top 3cm or so feels dry. They’re known to have good air cleaning properties too!
Fittonia
This plant, which is sometimes also referred to as the nerve plant or mosaic plant, can work well in offices because it actually thrives on fluorescent light. Fittonia cleanse and purify the air, plus how can you not feel a mood lift after looking at its gorgeous foliage?
ZZ Plant
A plant that, before 1996, was probably not known to anyone outside of the continent of Africa, but has now become one of the most popular indoor and office plants around. The Zamioculcas zamiifolia is one of the toughest indoor plants out there. They are able to thrive in areas with both low and high amounts of light. The ZZ plant removes pollutants from indoor air.
Ficus Varieties
If you’re looking for a larger grade plant to make an impact in your space, it’s hard to go past a ficus! Our particular favourites for the office are Ficus Benjamina, Ficus Cyathistipula and Ficus Golden Monique. Feel free to ask the friendly Palmers team if you’re not sure what variety will best suit your space, budget and needs!