Work in an office and want to brighten up your space? These 20 best plants for office environments will boost your mood, improve the office air, and bring a touch of happiness to an otherwise drab environment. These 20 plants work well for an office because they thrive indoors, don't need a lot of care, and also spruce up the place!
20 Best Plants for Office
#1. Azalea
Azaleas look amazing in any space and they will also purify the air around you! Make sure to keep the thermostat a little lower, as they prefer cooler temperatures.
#2. Pothos
Not needing much care at all, the pothos plant is pretty self sufficient as long as you trim it every once in a while!
#3. Fittonia
The fittonia, or also known as the mosaic plant thrives well in fluorescent lighting, and therefore perfect for an office!
#4. Umbrella Tree
The umbrella tree provides a little bit of office privacy as it can grow quite tall!
#5. Aloe
Aloe vera purifies the air, doesn't need much watering, and the gel can be used to treat cuts and burns!
#6. ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant is one of the most low maintenance plants you can have, plus they add a tropical feel to your office!
#7. Weeping Fig
Perfect for the office, the weeping fig will filter out pollutants from the air as well as from carpets!
#8. Spider Plant
Often displayed in hanging baskets, the spider plant looks great in an office and doesn't require much care!
#9. Ming Aralia
A tall, bushy plant, the ming aralia only requires watering once every two weeks!
#10. Warneck Dracaena
This plant is perfect for the office as it can also grow quite tall and offer some privacy and separation in between work spaces.
#11. Cactus
The cactus plant can stand on its own, requiring minimal light and very little water!
#12. Philodendron
A very low maintenance plant, the philodendron can grow tall and add a tropical look to any work space.
#13. Gerber Daisy
With its beautiful flowers, the gerber daisy will add a touch of spring to your office. Plus, they're great at filtering out toxins like benzene.
#14. Snake Plant
The snake plant looks great in any office, doesn't require much maintenance, and can grow quite tall!
#15. Parlor Palm
Add a touch of the tropics to your office with the parlor palm, which is a type of small palm tree!
#16. English Ivy
If your office lacks fresh air, the English ivy is the perfect addition as it filters out pollutants and toxins!
#17. Chinese Evergreen
Thriving in low light, the Chinese evergreen requires very little maintenance and also removes toxins!
#18. Peace Lily
If your office doesn't have a lot of windows, the peace lily will be your perfect companion!
#19. African Violet
Perfect for small desktops, the African violet gives beautiful flowers and requires little maintenance.
#20. Jade Plant
The Jade plant is a type of succulent that requires very little maintenance and looks amazing in small spaces.
Happy Planting!
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