You create these differences with plants in the office
In recent years, the way we work has changed significantly – whereas an office used to simply fulfill its purpose and be as robust as possible, today employees also want to feel somewhat at home there. Plants can be part of that, because not only do they look good, but they also have a positive effect on your work – in this Deskspace blog article, we'll look at why that is!
Tip: It's worth reading to the end, because here we show you which plants are particularly suitable for your office and may even require little care!
Why plants in the office? – An overview
In the first section, we want to show you what advantages there are to having plants in the office. Later, we will take a closer look at some subcategories. Among other things, plants in the office offer enormous added value for you & your colleagues/guests in the following areas:
- Health benefits
- Visual benefits
- Visual impact on the brain
- Air quality benefits
We will now take a closer look at some of these points, so that you too are convinced to buy some plants for your office soon. Do you also want to learn more tips & tricks about furnishing your office? Then feel free to check out the Deskspace blogs, where you will find numerous articles on the topic of furnishing & health!
Health benefits of plants in the office
For many hundreds of years, plants have played a major role for people. Whether as medicine, for food, or to cover certain nutrients, we have trusted in the power of plants for many generations. In the late 80s, space researchers looked for a way to purify the air in enclosed spaces (e.g., in a space station). Here too, the choice quickly fell on various plants.
Especially due to their air-purifying effect, plants in the office are a real must-have for your health today, but there are also many other benefits for your body & mind:
- Better concentration: Due to the better air quality thanks to the plants in your office, your concentration also improves, as researchers have found in several experiments
- Lower stress level: The green color of plants and the better air ensure that you stay fit and motivated even on longer days
- Fewer pollutants: Plants filter many pollutants from the indoor air through various processes, which can otherwise harm you in the long run. The air quality improves enormously
- Higher humidity: Dry indoor air quickly leads to eye irritation or dry skin/dry lips for many people. The plants increase the humidity and thus create a pleasant indoor climate even in winter
- Fewer headaches: Plants clean the air even when it accumulates a bit in the room. This helps to stay fit even when ventilation is not possible
Visual & psychological effects of plants in the office
In addition to the direct and proven health benefits, office plants also have numerous other advantages. They beautify a room and thus create an overall more pleasing picture and a calming environment. Plants have a particularly quick effect on the psyche, and in this section, we will look at the specific benefits you can derive from them.
- Liveliness: An office quickly runs the risk of appearing bleak and boring. Large cupboards and dull carpeting quickly make a room seem desolate and depressing; plants enhance the room for little money and make it appear vibrant.
- Hiding unsightly spots: With a plant, you can hide unsightly corners or pieces of furniture in your office, making the whole room appear a bit more elegant.
- More joy: The color green is associated by people with nature and liveliness, and ensures that you remain motivated.
- Plants demonstrably provide more relaxation and peace in the office, and also convey a sense of responsibility.
- In a modern office with wooden floors or an industrial look, plants complete the aesthetic and create a living room feel.
These were just some of the many benefits you gain when you decide to get some plants for your office. The purchase of green plants involves only a small financial investment and creates enormous added value for you and everyone else who works in the offices.
Tip: Also look on classified ad portals for used plants. They are often given away cheaply used, and you get a well-maintained plant for little money.
In addition to plants, ergonomic office furniture is essential in every office today. At Deskspace, you can get a high-quality height-adjustable desk, the Deskspace Pro, at a very fair price. Feel free to visit our detailed product pages, where we clearly show you all the important information!
Inspiration – These plants are particularly well suited for your office
When choosing plants for your office, all doors are open to you. However, depending on whether you have little or much light available or only want to spend little time on the plants, we have some recommendations for you. Here are the top plants for your office:
- Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) - This plant requires little care and thrives in low light
- Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) - This plant is very robust and can withstand a variety of light conditions. It also needs very little water
- Plain Leaf (Heliconia chinensis) – This plant blooms all year round and is very effective at removing pollutants from the air
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) - This plant is very easy to care for and requires very little light and water
- Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) – This plant is very resilient and thrives in a variety of light conditions. It is also very effective at removing pollutants from the air
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) - This plant is very easy to care for and can withstand a variety of light conditions. It is also very effective at removing pollutants from the air
These are just some of the plants that are suitable for your office. Of course, there are many other plants for people who cannot invest much time in their care. That is why the Yucca palm or various cacti are also popular in offices today. This article has given you a rough idea of the differences plants can really make in your office.
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