Adding plants to your office environment will help to greatly improve the quality of the air, reduce the amount of air pollutants and reduce stress levels. Plants provide points of focal interest and can be great conversation pieces as well. Browse the following list to see which plants are best for your particular office environment, and continue making your office green!
The 11 Best Plants for Your Green Office
English Ivy—This plant is easy to care for and has moderate watering needs. Once the top layer of soil is dry, it is time to water the plant. English Ivy is one of the best plants for absorbing air pollutants. Thriving best in consistent temperatures, this plant is great for indoor environments.
Boston Fern—Like the other plants listed here, Boston Ferns really work to improve air quali
ty of indoor environments. This plant requires indirect sunlight, so an office with a window would be the best place for a Boston Fern. As it requires moderate to heavy watering, keep the soil of the plant moist at all times except for during the winter months when the plant will require less watering. Misting the plant throughout the week will help maintain its preferred humidity level, and will help the fern thrive.
Pothos—This plant can thrive in varying indoor environments and does well with different amounts of light. Pothos plants are easy to maintain and are characterized by heart-shaped leaves with blotchy white markings. This plant is great for an office with a window, or a cubicle with minimal natural light.
Snake Plant—Snake plants produce fairly tall, sword-like leaves and are a great choice for someone 
without a green thumb. This plant thrives in nearly any light condition and prefers to be thoroughly watered once every 7-10 days. Snake plants provide an excellent focal interest point and definitely make a statement in the office.
Dracaena (Corn Plant)—Is one of the best indoor plants for improving air quality and absorbing pollutants. This plant is extremely easy to care for and only needs to be watered once every 7-10 days. This plant thrives in low light, so if you are without natural light in your office environment, this plant is the one for you!
Rubber Plant—Characterized by thick, shiny, oval-shaped leaves, this plant can grow beautifully with minimal light. Rubber plants would also do well if placed 5-7 feet from a window if natural light is readily available. This plant needs to be thoroughly watered 1-2 times a week.
Peace Lily—Direct sunlight can damage the leaves of a Peace Lily, so an office with low natural light levels is a great environment for this plant. If you do have access to a natural light source, placing the plant 5-7 feet from a window is fine too. Peace Lily’s require heavy watering, but it is important to allow the soil to dry between waterings. Misting the plant will help it thrive, as it prefers high humidity. Peace Lily’s are beautiful plants that do well to improve air 
quality.
Cactus—This plant is a great conversation piece and does not require constant care. With proper watering based upon which species you choose, a cactus can be a unique addition to any office.
African Violet—This is a beautiful flowering plant that also requires indirect sunlight. Providing an African Violet with 8 hours of sunlight a day will yield the best results. This plant thrives with semi-moist soil conditions, so avoid thoroughly soaking the soil. It is also best to avoid getting water on the foliage, as this will create white spots on the leaves.
Bromeliad—Like a few other plants listed here, Bromeliads prefer warm temperatures meaning they can 
thrive indoors. This plant is a great choice if you are looking for something to fill window space. As opposed to watering this plant at the base, you would instead want to water the plant by filling the center of the stalk with warm water. This plant would make a beautiful addition to any space with an east or west-facing window.
Zebra Plant—This plant can thrive in bright, indirect sunlight and only needs to be watered once a week. The Zebra Plant produces beautiful foliage and flowers and does best when pruned so that new flowers can fully bloom. Misting the plant a couple of times a week will help maintain its preferred humidity level. With unique, bright yellow flowers this plant makes a great addition to any office.
If you have decided on more than one favorite indoor plant and want to add one to your home environment, be mindful of those that are toxic. Always monitor children and pets near any indoor plant, as some of them are poisonous when ingested. Incorporating plants into your office or home will further your commitment to green living, will add earth-friendly health benefits and will provide you with an aesthetically pleasant environment in general.
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