Not all home office spaces are created equal. Some home workers enjoy a spacious, well ordered office, and others have a cluttered desk in the corner of the bedroom. But whatever your space, one addition can instantly upgrade your home working days; plants. Plants make a remarkable difference to any space. Caring for plants can lift your mood and they can even improve the air quality in your home. Here are 7 plants you could consider adding to your home office.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plants are an ever popular houseplant choice. They’re low maintenance, thrive in indirect light, and only need to be watered occasionally. With their long, curving green and white leaves, spider plants are aesthetically pleasing. But they’re useful too, they possess air purifying qualities meaning they can remove some toxins from the air in your room. Plus they’re non-toxic for pets.
Lavender
With its striking purple flowers and silver-green foliage, lavender is an attractive addition to any room. Its scent is known to induce calm and reduce stress, making it a great choice for an office! It’s hardy too, and doesn’t require regular watering. Like many plants on this list, lavender is an air purifier, and also a natural repellant against pests such as flies.
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Large glossy leaves and elegant white flowers make the peace lily a top choice in many homes. It’s also a forgiving option for newbie plant owners and only needs watering when the soil is dry to the touch. The peace lily is another air purifier, known to remove toxins such as ammonia from the air.
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English ivy is a classic choice for any home. Its trailing vines come in a range of colours including beautiful variegated types. It looks fantastic spilling from hanging pots or shelves. Ivy needs regular watering and pruning to grow healthily but can bounce back from a degree of neglect. Unlike some plants on this list, ivy is toxic to pets. It can also be susceptible to spider mites but this can be avoided by cleaning the leaves regularly.
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Philodendron
With distinctive heart-shaped foliage that will trail appealingly from a hanging pot or shelf, the philodendron is an aesthetic option for your home office. It’s also a practical choice; philodendron will tolerate lower light and a little under or overwatering, making it a good option for new and experienced plant owners alike.
Aloe Vera
The tall spiky leaves of the aloe vera plant are instantly recognisable. As a succulent, aloe vera stores water in its leaves meaning it can withstand under-watering. The aloe vera’s compact growth lends itself to smaller spaces but its strong shape appeals to those seeking a modern look. The gel inside the aloe plant is used around the world for its soothing properties and, like many houseplants, it can play a part in purifying the air.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
The Boston Fern is a beautifully elegant houseplant featuring feathery, cascading foliage. Ferns prefer bright, indirect light but they can adapt to different light conditions. They enjoy humidity and need regular watering so are best suited to a more dedicated owner. Ferns also act as natural humidifiers, they add moisture to the air making them perfect for homes dried out by heating.
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