More and more companies are opting for plants in the office. These can be just
a few cozy individual plants here and there, or for example a
green vertical wall. Nowadays there is another new trend
going on: the atrium garden.
Is your office building fortunate enough to have an atrium? Then
we would like to tell you more about atrium gardens and which
plants are suitable for placement in an atrium garden in this article.
Plants provide an improved living environment in any room
Plants have amply proven to contribute immensely to the
indoor living environment.
For example, plants convert CO² into oxygen, at the same time filtering
other substances from the air.
In addition, plants have a calming and soothing effect, this
works to reduce stress and has a positive effect on sick leave
. Plants also have a positive influence acoustically
, especially in larger spaces such as a hall or atrium. You will suffer much less from reverberation in the room in question.
Why choose an atrium garden?
An atrium is a wonderful place to have, especially when combined
with an office space.
An atrium is usually beautifully light and high, allowing you to
play nicely with light, colors and accessories. Plants in particular can
give an atrium a serene atmosphere, leaving your customers feeling like they are in an oasis
of peace and greenery
. Just be sure to choose the right plants for this location.
Which plants are suitable for an atrium?
There are relatively many types of plants that can easily be put in an atrium garden
. However, it is important to pay attention, whether the plant in
issue can be put in the sun or rather in the (semi-)shade.
Some plants can in fact become dry with too much sunlight,
while other plants need light to survive.
Plants that thrive with low light
You can choose from a nice assortment of plants that do not need to be in direct
sunlight.
In nature, these plants also often grow in the shade of other
trees and plants. Such plants are therefore best placed near another
taller plant, or next to an element that blocks sunlight such as
a staircase or piece of furniture.
Plants suitable for placement in (semi-)shade are under
more:
The rubber plant
Learn more about the rubber plant.
ivy
Philodendron
Learn more about the philodendron.
The dragon blood tree
Read more about the dragon blood tree.
Various palm species
Read more about the Kentia palm.
The boston fern
Plants that just love a bright spot
An atrium is very often naturally also a well-lit place, so
especially plants that love light will then flourish in an atrium
garden.
These plants are easier to put in a bright spot and do not dry out
, provided you continue to water adequately. Such plants are under
more:
The palm lily
Read more about the palm lily.
Spurgeon
Crassula ovata
Read more about Crassula ovata.
Sansevieria
Read more about the Sansevieria.
Cacti
Would you prefer a real eye-catcher? Then you can also go for a tall plant
or tree, such as the olive tree, chinese fan palm or a beautiful
ficus.
Things to watch out for when building an atrium garden
The degree of light penetration is, of course, only one aspect that comes into play in
placement. It is also important to keep an eye on humidity
, temperature and watering.
If you would like more information or advice regarding the creation of your
atrium garden,
Please be sure to contact Any Green, we are happy to help you with all your
planting needs.
