There are so many types of plants that it can sometimes prove quite difficult to make an informed choice when looking for a green addition to your space. Especially at the office, because the plants have to stay alive and not everyone is born with green fingers.
Therefore, we have listed some plant types that may be attractive to you: easy-care plants and plants specifically for the office. Both categories offer examples of plants that can take a beating, in addition we also give some tips and advice on maintenance.
The easiest and low-maintenance plants
Do you especially want to enjoy a plant without worrying too much about its survival? Then it’s best to choose low-maintenance plants.
Not only do these plants require little maintenance, but they can also be placed in a wide variety of places. So also in an office or in a bathroom, or a room with little light.
What types of easy plants exist?
Plants classified as easy because you can place them anywhere include:
- the woman’s tongue
- the dragon blood tree
- the yucca
- the crassula
- the kentia palm
- various cactus and succulent plant species
All these plants are known for being extremely low-maintenance. And you can also put them almost anywhere because of that.
Tips for maintenance
All the above mentioned plant species need only very little water, in any case you should always let the potting soil get dry before giving more water. This will prevent root rot. Both cacti and succulents are additionally known for this because both plant species store water.
All these plants can be outside in the summer, preferably under a roof. This way they do not get too much rain on them and they are not in direct sunlight. You can put the plants anywhere you want. With the small cacti and succulents you can be even more creative, for example by putting several plants in a large bowl in a meeting room.
Plants that fit well in the office
Of course, easy plants will obviously do well in an office. But there are also some specific plants, which are ideally suited for placement in the office.
Do you know why? Because these plants have exceptional air-purifying properties and pull many toxins out of the air. Especially in an office, of course, this comes in fantastic handy.
What types of plants for the office are there?
If you want to place plants in the office soon, it is best to choose plants that can be placed in many different places and, as mentioned above, can purify toxins.
You can choose from beautiful varieties such as:
- the grass lily
- the woman’s tongue
- the philodendron
- the dragon ivy
- the spoon plant
- the Mexican dwarf palm
Tips for maintenance
These plants are also very easy to maintain, so you can just use the same tips as with the easy plants. An extra tip for the office: make a list of who will water and take care of the plant. That way you will avoid over-watering, or under-watering the plant.
For more tips, many plants for the office and various maintenance plans, Any Green is the right place. Give us a call for more information, we would be happy to visit you for further service.
