Best plants for a greener, healthier office space
Bringing some greenery into your workplace improves more than just aesthetics – it’s an investment in health and wellness too. Studies have shown that indoor plants can reduce stress, increase productivity, and even improve indoor air quality. But which plants do best in the office? The proven winners combine low-maintenance and high visual impact, ensuring they thrive all year round with very little hands-on care. Check out our list of top plants for any office, then head to your nearest garden centre or flower shop to stock up!
Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)
Also known as “mother-in-law’s tongue,” this striking, flowering plant is nearly impossible to kill. It doesn’t need regular watering or much light to grow tall and lush, and it helps purify the air by removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene. This is our top pick for beginners and busy offices alike!
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
If you’ve got an office space with low amounts of natural light, then pothos is an excellent choice. This tropical vine with heart-shaped leaves is a fast grower and can be easily trained to trail along shelves, windowsills, hanging baskets, or filing cabinets. Plus, it’s known for filtering out pollutants and boosting humidity. Just keep it away from any office pets – pathos is toxic to dogs and cats.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
With sleek, modern vibes and a reputation for being very hard to kill, the ZZ plant is a great décor choice for any office. The thick, waxy and deep-green leaves tolerate low light and infrequent watering, adding an effortless breath of tropical air to any desk, breakroom or boardroom. You’ll definitely want to get more than one!
Succulents
Small, stylish, and available in hundreds of varieties, succulents are ideal choices for desktops. They only need a small sunny spot and a splash of water to thrive, elevating the look of any space they occupy. Like other plants, succulents also absorb carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen during the daytime. But they don’t release carbon dioxide at all (even at night!). Instead, they continuously filter and purify the air, improving your office air quality around the clock.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
These popular, low-maintenance plants will flower indoors, giving your office an eye-pleasing bloom all year round. An elegant décor choice, peace lilies are known for creating calm, serene, healthier environments: the lush, green leaves absorb pollutants like carbon monoxide from the air. Just don’t overwater them – less is much more when it comes to these plants!
Professional cleaning in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Want some professional help taking care of your office plants? Showroom Janitorial provides the full range of commercial cleaning services on a one-time or recurring basis – including dusting, cleaning, watering and pruning your indoor greenery! Get in touch for a quote by calling (204) 694-9513 or by filling out a Quote request form.