Indoor plants are a great means to make the office more pleasant, “green” and revitalize the office. Plants are proven to purify the air, absorb moisture and absorb harmful substances. Their positive effect on humans also lies in their relaxing and aesthetic effects. Houseplants have a positive effect on relieving headaches or eye irritation.
Why get indoor plants for the office?
They help reduce stress
Research from the University of Technology in Sydney from 2010 shows that the presence of plants in the office is shown to contribute to the psychological well-being of employees.
They help increase productivity
According to a 2014 study by the University of Exeter, the presence of indoor plants in the office increases employee productivity. Placing at least one plant per square meter so that each employee can see the plant from their desk improves memory and, according to research, helps employees achieve better work results.
They help reduce employee illness
A small study by the Agricultural University of Norway in the 1990s found that placing plants in an office reduced employees' symptoms of poor health by 25 percent -- including fatigue, concentration problems, dry skin, and nose and eye irritation.
Making the work environment more attractive
Cleans the air
According to research by the University of Technology in Sydney, roommates can plants help reduce carbon dioxide levels by about 10% in air-conditioned offices and by about 25% in buildings without air conditioning.
They help reduce noise
A 1995 London South Bank University research demonstrated that houseplants in office (placed primarily in larger pots in multiple locations on the edges and corners of the room) help reduce distracting noises in the office environment.
They help to increase creativity
The Human Space Report 2015 showed that the presence of green space in offices helps increase employee productivity by up to 15%. With the presence of flowers in the office, the psychological well-being of employees grows, with which their creativity also increases.
Plants suitable for the office
Palm
Palms of different species are indicated by diffused light, ideally semi-shade. Fits most offices and they are fairly maintenance-free for watering.
Ivy
Ivy is a very unpretentious plant that is a great natural air purifier. Ivy is relatively easy to grow, so it is great for an office environment. Fits in less sunny offices. It does not like large temperatures, so it is not advisable to place ivy near the heater. The ideal is to hang this green plant or place it on furniture so that it creates a beautiful green wall.
Ficus
The ficus is an ideal room for an office that does not mind a warm or shady environment.
Spatkovec
If you or none of your colleagues in office not a born gardener, but you would still like to give your workplace a little greenery, get a scoop. Shovel thrives even with a lack of care. It likes higher humidity and diffused light. In terms of effects, burdock is another great natural air purifier, as it has the ability to absorb volatile organic compounds.
Dracena
It does not tolerate direct sun and requires regular dew. It's a devil. Another ideal plant for officeswhich is quite easy to grow.
Plants in the office are a fashion trend lately. Not only do they have a great effect on our productivity and health, but they are also a very pleasant aesthetic addition to any interior. Green walls, window sills full of succulents or planters on the workbench. Whichever variant of floral decoration you choose, adapt it so that the type of plant thrives in the chosen location.
