Chumasande MatiwaneStart the year right with office plants that will boost your mood and productivity this fresh year. It’s a pretty simple idea that people perform better in a happy, healthy workspace, and plants in the office can get you there. Whether you are working from home or on-site, these office plants will boost productivity and improve your general well-being.
Pothos
Pothos houseplants are these easy-to-care-for plants that make for a terrific office plant. This foliage plant has bright green, heart-shaped leaves on vines that spill out of the pot. You can place your pothos houseplants in hanging baskets with leaves that cascade to the floor. Pothos varieties don’t need or want full sun and have no problem in low-light areas or with fluorescent lights. They are super easy to propagate from cuttings.
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African violet
Whether you have a small desk or a large workspace, African violet plants are there fill the corner of any desk. African violets are a great choice. These lovely little plants have fuzzy leaves and purple flowers and won’t get taller than 15 cm. These plants are happy getting their rays from a fluorescent lamp, but indirect sunlight is good too.
Snake plant
Tough, elegant, and virtually indestructible, that’s the essence of a snake plant. These plants are the ultimate low-maintenance houseplants. If you water once or twice a month, you can keep the upright stems looking their best. Yes, they’d love some bright, indirect sun for eight hours a day, but they keep on growing even under artificial light.
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Money tree
The money tree is a low-light houseplant that’s easily recognisable with its braided trunks and bright, cheerful, shiny leaves. It is reputed to bring financial luck and prosperity, according to feng shui laws. All in all, the money tree is a superstar for any office space. Tolerant, graceful, and a conversation starter. Bring on the fluorescent lights, and the money tree will still thrive. You will need to water every week or two.
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