Lean, Green Office Machine-Plants and Office Environment [Video]
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Three easy care office plant options:
1. Peace Lily
Don’t want to deal with the cold going around the office like Amy had to? Try adding a peace lily into the mix. Peace lilies are known for reducing pollutants in the surrounding air. Maybe when your coworker leaves that forgotten lunch in the shared refrigerator, it won’t be so pungent either. Peace lilies are easy to maintain: they don’t need a lot of water and only need low to medium light. Plus, they added visual interest to any drab desk.
2. Cacti and Succulents
Some of the most popular plants around, cacti and succulents are great for those new to plants or those who don’t have a green thumb. Like any good office plant, these are easy to maintain.
SInce they retain a lot of water, you don’t have to water them frequently, but they do need a lot of light! Cacti and succulents come in all different sizes so the options are endless. Don’t have a lot of desk space? Grab yourself a small potted plant.
Just make sure it’s not somewhere where you or a coworker can get easily poked by its needles! Or look for hanging one, like Amy’s.
3. Spider Plants
Also known for improving the office air, the spider plant requires very little effort to maintain it.
Not one of the lucky ones to grab a desk by a window? That’s ok! While spider plants need bright light, they don’t need it directly on them to grow. Nor do they need that much water either. Plant experts recommend not watering them to the point that their soil becomes soggy.
Don’t worry if you forgot to water it before leaving the office for the weekend! Spider plants are good with having a little bit of dry spells in between waterings.
So, what are you waiting for? Head to your local garden nursery today to grab an office plant for yourself. Your immune system and and sanity will thank you!
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