If you want to install office plants, it is wise to first do a little research on the many species available. Most indoor plants are quite easy and simple to maintain.
Nevertheless, it is advisable to choose a strong and resilient plant, especially in the office. Should you unexpectedly forget to water it, or if the plant is placed in the wrong place for a while, it will continue to live.
Herewith our 7 best plants for office that will absolutely survive.
1. Grass Lily
This is an incredibly cheerful plant, with long narrow light green leaves that can grow about 15 to even 50 centimeters long. In addition the grass lily is one of the strongest indoor air-purifying plants: NASA research shows that the grass lily filters as much as 95% pollutants from the air such as benzene, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
2. Elephant Paw
Elephant paw has a very distinctive thick stem with a tuberous thickening at the bottom, which indeed really looks like an elephant paw. The plant otherwise has beautiful bright green leaves that hang gracefully. This is a very low maintenance and easy to place plant that can be placed anywhere in the office.
3. Woman’s tongue
Not blessed with green fingers? Then consider putting the lady’s tongue in your office. This plant has beautiful long leaves in many variations of green that resemble snake tongues; that is why in English this plant is also called “snake plant. This plant can literally go weeks without water and can be put in both light and dark places. Perfect for the office!
4. Dragon ivy
The dragon ivy, like the money tree, is said to attract luck, making it and true asset in any commercial space. This is a slender beautiful fast growing plant, with fairly thick fresh green leaves with small yellow spots. This plant can both climb and hang and is therefore very widely placeable. This plant also requires no special maintenance and will do well in any office.
5. Spoonplant
The spoon plant is another plant that has been found to be extremely air-purifying through research by NASA. Originally from Colombia and Venezuela, this plant is graceful and beautiful, with a rich bunch of dark green leaves on sturdy stalks. This plant also blooms for several months, you can enjoy white flowers. The plant is easy to maintain and does not need (direct) sunlight.
6. Philodendron
The philodendron is an attractive eye-catcher, with a particularly exotic appearance. You can purchase this plant in both green and red, or a combination of both colors in the leaves. The leaves are large and glossy and have beautiful markings. This plant requires very little maintenance and can be placed anywhere, where the philodendron instantly brightens things up.
7. European dwarf palm
The latter plant is tremendously adaptable to various conditions, making it very strong and good for any office. The dwarf palm has a great bunch of leaves that are pinnate, making them look twice as many. The leaves vary in color from light to dark green. You can really put this plant anywhere because of its easygoing nature.
Want to know more about one or more of the above plants? Please contact Any Green. We can provide you with clear advice on plants, plant placement and maintenance.
