5 ideal office plants

A small plant on your desk can increase productivity by as much as 15%. It does this by, among other things, spreading a pleasant scent, improving air quality, and dampening sound. Stress is reduced by 60%, and fatigue by 38%. As you can see, a small plant does more than just enhance the appearance of your desk.

See below for our selection of plants that are ideal for the office environment.

The philodendron is mainly found in South America and comprises hundreds of species, from small trees to climbing plants. The plant is a true survivor, so it can be forgotten now and then.

The philodendron is labelled as one of the best air-purifying plants. It extracts many volatile organic compounds and carbon dioxide from the air. These substances cause headaches, drowsiness, and loss of concentration.

Unlike other office plants, the philodendron requires very good care. It likes moisture but doesn't need a lot of water. Therefore, it needs regular misting/watering.

The spider plant is a genus with about 65 species. It is an easy plant to keep. It needs little sunlight, making it an easy plant for its spot in the office.

Research from the University of Hawaii shows that the spider plant is excellent at purifying the air. It reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter. Additionally, it contributes to comfortable humidity levels.

Although the spider plant likes to be well-watered, it thrives well with an occasional dry period. This is one of the reasons why it is an ideal office plant.

The peace lily originates from the rainforest and is divided into about 40 species. It needs water now and then and can live perfectly well without sunlight for an extended period.

Much research has been done on the peace lily. In 1989, NASA researchers already noted that the plant is extremely good at removing volatile organic compounds. Perhaps the best of all plants on Earth.

Although the spider plant likes to be well-watered, it thrives well with an occasional dry period. This is one of the reasons why it is an ideal office plant.

Lemon balm is a perennial plant from the mint family. It spreads a pleasant lemon scent. The plant can survive perfectly well in both full sun and shade.

The lemon scent spread by this plant improves mood. Although the much-discussed medicinal power of lemon is debunked in studies, the scent does appear to have a positive influence on stress.

Regarding light, this plant is easy to have. However, it does like to be kept moist. So, regular misting does it good.

The snake plant is known as one of the most tolerant plants because it requires so little care. Yet, it remains beautiful and fresh-looking for a very long time.

The snake plant can go weeks without care. It is also known for producing a fair amount of oxygen and contributing to a healthy indoor climate. Furthermore, it removes harmful substances from the air, such as formaldehyde and benzene.

Minimal. It can almost only die from overwatering. The plant can go 6 to 8 weeks without water. Because the snake plant grows slowly, it needs virtually no feeding.

Do you have various plants in your office, but you and your colleagues have no idea when they all need water? Or do you have no idea what kind of plants they are at all? Perhaps it's a good idea to download the Planta app.

In this app, you can add all the plants in your office. You'll receive a notification for each specific plant when it needs watering. That way, they'll last longer!

Unfortunately, the free version of Planta is very limited. The premium version, however, is very comprehensive. For example, you can create a schedule for feeding, repotting, and pruning for each plant. Don't know which plant is in the office? No problem, use the plant identifier in the app, and you'll know immediately.