The best way to make sure plants survive in an office is to choose plants that do well in office environments. The following list of plants has the top ten choices for office plants. They were chosen because they are easy to care for, resists pest infestations, and adds to air quality by removing toxins while increasing moisture in dry office air.
List of the top ten plant choices for offices:
- Areca Palm
- Lady Palm
- Bamboo Palm
- Rubber Plant
- Dracaena Janet Graig
- English Ivy
- Dwarf Date Palm
- Ficus Alii
- Boston Fern
- Peace Lilly
The above plants do an excellent job of improving office air quality. If air quality isn’t a factor, cacti and succulents (Aloe Vera) do well in offices because they need so little care. They do prefer a sunny location, thought.
All plants will need some light. Plants recommended for offices usually do well in semi-sun or semi-shade. If an office doesn’t have any natural light coming in, full spectrum lights near the plants can be used.
Basic care of plants include the following:
- Watering
- Repotting
- Feeding
- Proper lighting
- Pruning/trimming
Little or no skill is needed to care for office plants and any employee will be able to provide the care. Most plants come with care instructions or the instructions can be found online. For large offices with a large investment in plants, the business owner may choose to hire a plant care service because they are dependable and have the experience needed to keep the plants healthy.
When buying new office furniture, contact Corporate Design Choice. Include plants at the beginning by including them in the office design. Ask about the office design services that Corporate Design Choice offers its clients.