Bow hemp in the office - That's why plants are a good idea

In many offices, employees struggle with stuffy and poor air quality – this also affects work performance, as in such an environment, you find it harder to concentrate and get tired more quickly. With simple tricks like plants (e.g., snake plants) in the office, you can improve air quality with little effort – in this article, we'll therefore look at why these should not be missing from any workplace!  

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The consequences of poor air in the office – and why plants help 

You probably know it too: you work in an office with only tilt windows and no ventilation or air conditioning. In summer, it quickly gets warm here despite closed blinds, and concentrated work is no longer possible. Especially if you have to stay in the office all day, your health and your private life suffer.

Poor air in the office has, among other things, these specific health consequences:

• Headaches and fatigue after just a few hours in the office
• Lower productivity due to poorer concentration
• More sick days, as you recover less well, giving illnesses a better chance
• Nausea and dehydration, as you lose more fluid due to the constant heat and may not drink enough
• Bad mood, which worsens team communication and makes employees more dissatisfied in the long run
• After a long day in an overly warm office, you are more drained than usual and have no energy left for your private life

These are just some consequences of poor air in the office, in addition to the effects of too high or too low humidity in the workspaces. For example, overly dry air causes your mucous membranes to dry out and, for example, irritates your eyes excessively. In the following paragraphs, we will therefore look at why plants like the snake plant in the office have so many positive effects and improve performance.

Benefits of plants in the office – snake plant & co. for better air quality

Even in modern offices, there are not always enough windows available for ventilation. Even air conditioning systems are still only retrofitted in a few buildings, even though summers are getting hotter and hotter. However, plants are also necessary in the office in winter, and there is a logical reason for this: convection heaters, which repeatedly warm the air, create moisture in a room, which makes the climate oppressive. In addition, there is no ventilation in winter, which means the air quality gets worse and worse.

Plants like the snake plant in the office have the ability to filter pollutants from the air and convert them into oxygen. Certain plants are particularly well suited for this, as they still grow well indoors and do not require too much care and attention.

The benefits of plants in the office include:

• Better air quality: Plants filter pollutants such as formaldehyde or benzene from the air, thus providing better and healthier air; they thus enormously improve the indoor climate
• Increased humidity: Plants increase humidity by evaporating water and are thus an effective measure against dry indoor air in winter
• Increased well-being: Studies have shown that plants have a calming effect on the mind and thus also increase the well-being of employees. This also increases your productivity
• Noise reduction: Plants also help to reduce the noise level in an office and minimize reverberation in the room. This allows you to work more focused
• Optical advantages: Plants are a beautiful decoration and can fill empty or boring corners in a room well
• Image advantages: With plants in the office, the employing company appears more modern, as it moves away from the classic, sparse office

In addition to plants, a height-adjustable desk in an office is also a sign that the company cares about its employees. At it, you can work in a healthy posture even on long days and do not excessively strain your spine. Thanks to the electric height adjustment of the Deskspace Pro, you can switch from sitting to standing in a matter of seconds and stay active.

Benefits of snake plants in the office – why it is one of the best plants

The snake plant is one of the best plants you can choose for your office. It is easy to care for and can thrive in almost any environment. Here are some reasons why you too should choose it for your office:

• The snake plant removes many pollutants from the air and is one of the most effective plants when it comes to air purification in the office
• Despite its easy care, the snake plant is a good source of humidity and thus ensures a pleasant climate in winter
• The sight of plants like the snake plant in the office leads to lower stress levels among employees and helps to cope with large amounts of work more easily
• The snake plant is a very aesthetic plant and, with its elegant and modern appearance, is a real eye-catcher in the office

The snake plant in the office prefers bright or semi-shady locations and only needs to be watered occasionally. It is important not to overwater the plant and to make sure that the soil is completely dry between waterings. Snake plants can also be fertilized at the right time to thrive better. A snake plant can live for many years without much effort and increase the well-being of employees.

We hope we have been able to explain the benefits of plants in the office well in this blog post, and that you too will now decide to purchase suitable green plants for your workplace. If you also want to ensure an ergonomic and healthy workplace, then feel free to visit the Deskspace website, where you will find ergonomic office furniture at fair prices.