Friday, May 31st, 2013
Best Indoor Plants for Your Office and Why You Should Get Some Today
If you have noticed an increase in the use of plants in offices lately, it is because business owners are recognising the many positive effects that indoor plants can bring to an office space. In our article today we will cover the reasons why plants are physical, psychological, and environmental benefits and which are the best plants to use indoors.
- The many benefits an office can reap from having plants:
- Reduce Stress
- Increase Productivity
- Reduce Absenteeism
- Eliminates Bacteria, Mold, and Sicknesses in the Air
- Contributes to Green Building Plans
- Lower Operational and Maintenance Costs
- Make the Workplace More Attractive for Employees, Helping with Retention
- Decreases Office Noise and Reduces Distractions
- Increases Oxygenation which Increases Concentration Levels
- Promote Better Air Quality
- Make the Office Smell Better
- Improves the Balance of the Humidity
- Beautifies the Environment, Promoting a More Positive Image with Clients and Employees Alike
- Provide a Cooling Effect to the Temperatures in the Office
Here are some of the best plants that thrive indoors and have a very limited amount of maintenance:
- Peace Lily
- Jade Plant
- African Violets
- Philodendron
- Zebra Plant
- Lucky Bamboo
- Cast Iron Plants
- Spider Plant
- English Ivy
- FicusBenjamina
Once you have decided that plants are a good thing to have in the office and you have decided on your favourite indoor plants, the next step is how to plant and water indoor plants and how to use indoor lighting to best help the plants thrive.