It so happened that we are at the workplace almost all the time. The space we work in does not have to be a garden with exotic plants. However, when visiting different organizations, we rarely find an office without at least one flower on the windowsill. Indoor plants are an integral part of the office interior. Even the most modern reception rooms and offices lack comfort without them. Indoor plants, moreover, beautifully and unobtrusively divide the office into certain zones.
But there is an obstacle: not every houseplant can be kept in a back room. One is contraindicated in office dust and radiation from technology, another needs high humidity, unbearable by documents and office equipment, and some need increased attention, which takes a lot of time, which is usually not enough. This article provides information on which plants are most suitable for offices, how to care for them, and which plants are not suitable for keeping in offices. So, let's look at it in order.
How to pick up office plants
First rule: the number of plants and their size should be calculated for the volume of the room. In a small office, one large houseplant looks good - it visually divides the room into zones, which will be a plus in spatial design. It should be borne in mind that with a small amount of furniture (for example, in the reception room), a plant with large leaves will be appropriate, and in a long and narrow room, small-leaved plants with arcuate stems will be advantageous.
One more nuance: the office cannot be overloaded with catchy, bright plants, so that they do not turn all attention to themselves. 1-2 accent plants will be enough, otherwise the visual harmony will be broken. Plants will produce an irritating effect, and instead of a calm atmosphere, nervousness will be felt.
The most suitable plants for the office
The primary plant for keeping in offices should be called chlorophytum. It is a natural filter that cleans the air in the office from impurities around the clock and actively reduces the level of ionization. Does not require special care, does not need bright lighting. Unless, placed in a dark corner, the plant will lose some of its attractiveness. But it will fit into any design style - from minimalism to modern.
Laurel noble
This beautiful plant has several beneficial properties: it relieves headaches, can relieve stress from sitting at a computer and fatigue from mental work. The phytoncides secreted by laurel disinfect the air and improve blood circulation.
Lemon
Is your office interior decoration classic French or English? Then by the way lemon! In other office styles, this brightly fruited plant will also make a great accent. Lemon is beneficial for relieving stress and improving performance. It also destroys up to 70% of the viruses contained in the atmosphere, which is very important for an office filled with people.
Sansevieria
This plant is one of the first recommended for office use. Sansevieria is unpretentious: it does not need frequent watering and spraying, and the dry air of offices does not harm at all.In addition, it can purify the air, and in its beauty it stands far ahead of many indoor plants.
Pilea
This small plant in the form of a variegated bush is suitable for an office of any shape and volume. When creating flower arrangements, the pilea is the ideal backdrop for plants with flowers.
Abutilon (indoor maple)
This plant belongs to the category of flowering plants, most suitable for office space. Flowers of bright shades look spectacular among the mass of green leaves. As for the "usefulness" - abutilone perfectly cleans and moisturizes the air in the room. The only drawback is that the plant needs a lot of space, so it is not suitable for small rooms.
Spathiphyllum
Another flowering plant recommended for office use. It also does not need special care and lighting, it blooms all year round and can humidify the air well. Looks beautiful in a minimalist interior.
Dracaena and ficus
Beautiful giants in the world of indoor plants. They will play the role of tropical palms in offices, being unpretentious and possessing the property of neutralizing ammonia and formaldehyde.
Of course, this provided list of plants suitable for keeping in offices and other office premises is far from complete. The list may also include epipremnum, cissius, rheo, ivy, and from succulents - krasulla and haworthia. All of these plants are also suitable for the discussed purpose. Can't be ignored and bonsairepresenting the man-made forms of various plants. With its originality and beauty, it will revive any office.
