Adding houseplants to your home office space gives the feel of nature and improves your mood and work output.
There are several advantages of incorporating plants in your office decor. These houseplants aid in the air purification of your space; they increase humidity around the office desk and the aesthetics. They also help to brighten up the place, making everywhere come alive.
That said, the best way to choose the ideal plants for your home office is to go for low-maintenance ones. This is because you might not have the time to fuss over problematic plants.
Below, we'll list some of the best plants for home office spaces.
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- Best Plants For Home Office
- 1. African Violet
- 2. ZZ Plant
- 3. Snake Plant
- 4. English Ivy
- 5. Oxalis
- 6. Lucky Bamboo
- 7. Spider Plant
- 8. Jade Plant
- 9. Spiderwort
- 10. Nerve Plant
- 11. Aloe
- 12. Philodendron
- 13. Rex Begonia
- 14. Pothos
- 15. Peace lily
- 16. Weeping Fig (Ficus Tree)
- 17. Parlor Palm
- 18. Ponytail Palm
- 19. Peperomia
- 20. Cast Iron Plant
- Final Note
Best Plants For Home Office
1. African Violet
- The variety and color sent will vary with the season. Three Novelty African Violet, growers choice
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Yes. You guessed right. The same trendy and highly sought-after plant of the 1970s is still very much in demand today.
One of the reasons why people cannot just let go is because of its low-maintenance nature. Modern hybrids of this plant thrive in the normal conditions humans are subjected to - average temperature and humidity levels.
African violets are not particular about light conditions except when ready to bloom. Otherwise, even a fluorescent light targeted at the plant will suffice.
These plants are perfect for even a small office space as they are tiny and not more than 5-6 inches in diameter.
2. ZZ Plant
- LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful easy-to-grow ZZ plant for a tropical feel. This houseplant has shiny, dark leaves, adding flair to any space. ZZ improves room aesthetic, bringing a focal point to any living room, office, or bedroom decor
- ZZ Plant Pot: ZZ is a beautiful plant with attractive, wide, dark green leaves. The plant has distinctive stems that grow in a graceful, wand-like shape; they start thick and bulbous at the base and then taper to a point as they rise upwards
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This plant is on our list of suitable office plants for one solid reason; their ability to thrive under insufficient light and minimal watering.
This very hardy plant is native to Africa. They have stems that look almost black with beautiful foliage too.
Try placing just by a white desktop to create a beautiful contrast.
Oh! by the way, ZZ is an actual word, and it means Zamioculus zamifolia.
3. Snake Plant
- BOWSTRING EVERGREEN: Sansevieria Superba is a drought-tolerant perennial with sharp, dark green leaves year-round. Commonly known as Snake Plant or Devils Tongue Plant, this hardy succulent is composed of strong fibers that have been used to craft bowstrings for generations. As a houseplant, Superba is very easy to care for and delivers a strong statement through its undeniable aesthetic
- Greendigs Snake Plants are forgiving, low-maintenance houseplants, making them great for beginners
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Snake plants, in the different cultivars that we have, are all perfect choices for home office plants.
Although, you have to be particular about the height of the one you go for depending on your space.
Snake plants are slow growers, but they are pretty tough and capable of thriving for years. These are not fussy plants, you only have to give them a mild watering once a week, and they are good to go.
We recommend dwarf cultivars like the 'Whitney or Futura Superba' for home offices.
4. English Ivy
- Baltic English Ivy Plant Pot: Baltic English Ivy Needle Point plant is a fast-growing climber. The house plant looks great either hanging or dangling its vines from a shelf, in containers, or in hanging baskets
- INCLUDES: Live plant with a care guide.
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We are so in love with the modern cultivars of this trailing plant because of the beauty it offers. Thankfully, the visual goodness they offer is not all there is to the plant.
The English Ivy is a low-maintenance plant needing only moderate watering and medium light conditions to thrive.
New cultivars of this plant serving us great beauty at the moment include the 'Yellow Ripple,' their grey or gold colored variegation is simply exquisite.
There's also the 'Curly locks' with lush foliage and nicely twisted leaves.
The English Ivy is are naturally creeping plant, but you can control its spread by wrapping a tendril around them or get the dwarf variant like the 'Pixie Dixie.'
5. Oxalis
- PRODUCT: Includes 20 bulbs per pack (Oxalis Triangularis). Please note that Oxalis bulbs are naturally smaller than a typical bulb.
- 🍀We provide 2~8 very healthy bulbs for you to plant, because each bulb is different in size and shape. It is very easy to plant, you just need to bury them in the soil.
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Go for the Oxalis to give your office space a splash of color.
Fun fact: there are variants of the oxalis that are considered lawn weeds. However, the cultivated ones are more charming and better looking.
The Oxalis, also known as wood sorrels, enjoy bright light better as that brings out their color the best. They, however, do not like high humidity.
6. Lucky Bamboo
- LUCKY BAMBOO – a well-known plant for bringing good fortune and one key element in feng shui in Chinese Culture. A good addition as a décor in your home, believed to extract a positive energy into your home or office. Receiving a bamboo plant as a gift is assumed to bring a good luck to the receiver. Lucky Bamboo house plant is estimated to grow about 2 to 3 feet in height.
- LUCKY BAMBOO – a well-known plant for bringing good fortune and one key element in feng shui in Chinese Culture. A good addition as a décor in your home, believed to extract a positive energy into your home or office. Receiving a bamboo plant as a gift is assumed to bring a good luck to the receiver. Lucky Bamboo house plant is estimated to grow about 2 to 3 feet in height.`
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Lucky bamboo and corn plant are closely related. They are both easy to grow and care for houseplants.
The fun thing about this plant is that it can be shaped and reshaped into exciting shapes like hearts, triangles, and spirals.
Another fact revealed is that they can grow well without soil if the stems are submerged in water. Ensure, though, that the water level does not get beyond the branches, as that might be counterproductive.
For best results, keep plants where they can enjoy low-light conditions.
7. Spider Plant
- Proper name: Chlorophytum comosum ‘Bonnie’
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This spider plant is as popular as they come. How they grow into arching leaves that are up to a foot long is one to be admired.
Spider plants are fast growers. They are not fussy or demanding plants. They prefer indirect sunlight, warm, damp spots, and non-soggy soil.
A key indication that your plant needs to be repotted is when it begins to look sparse. Repotting will afford its roots a chance to spread.
Have the baby plantlets snipped away and the plants propagated in clay or plastic pots with well-draining soil.
8. Jade Plant
- Included in purchase | Crassula Ovata 'Jade Plant' Live House plant, hand selected for health, Size & readiness in 4" Grower pot
- Commonly known as jade plant, friendship tree, lucky plant or Money Plant
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The first thing that strikes you about the Jade plant is its thick, fleshy green leaves shaped precisely like a teardrop and the proper manner in which they grow.
This plant, also known as the money plant, needs sufficient light to thrive, especially in an office space. Bright but not direct sunlight is ideal for this plant.
This succulent plant is slightly toxic and, as such, should be kept away from animals.
9. Spiderwort
- Tradescantia albiflora 'Nanouk' is a trailing perennial created in a nursery for its good looks and its hardiness.
- This plant boasts small pink and green leaves that trail on long delicate stems. It is a quick grower and can easily be propagated from cuttings.
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We can best describe this plant as a compact, little plant with attractive purple foliage. Now, imagine this plant seated nicely on a desk or shelf. Your guess is as good as ours.
Spiderwort produces very lush leaves, even with minimal care.
They prefer regular potting soil and any light at all. They also enjoy high humidity. You have nothing to worry though, if your office is dry, as misting the plant weekly will make up for it.
10. Nerve Plant
- Easy to grow house plant
- Proper name: Fittonia / Prefers bright, indirect light / Keep evenly moist, not wet or dry / Good in terrariums, also
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If you ever need to lighten your office space, the nerve plant is just what you need.
Caring for your nerve plant includes timely watering and misting as it enjoys increased humidity levels. Inconsistent watering will see the plant dry up and tilt over, but you can have it restored by giving it a good drink.
The nerve plant isn't particular about light conditions. They will do well even under a fluorescent light.
11. Aloe
- LIVE INDOOR HOUSE PLANTS: Indulge in Aloe vera plants and fresh Aloe vera gel. Showcase your own live Aloe vera plant on a plant stand with an Aloe planter, pot decorations, or create a plant pot set.
- Live Aloe Vera Aloe Barbadensis 8"-12"+ Aloe in 3.5" Pot. Perfect for planting indoors or out. Great for gifting!
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Provide the aloe with a sufficient dosage of bright light and watch it grow effortlessly. This goes on to say that they will look perfect and fare better when placed on the window sills of a sunny office.
Do not limit yourself but explore the many exceptional cultivars of the aloe. You can try the 'Minibelle' if you want a dwarf-sized one.
The Aloe would thrive well in a well-drained soil like the sandy cactus mix with watering done once in a couple of weeks.
12. Philodendron
- Philodendron Brasil Plant Pot: Philodendron Brasil is a beautiful house plant featuring dark green leaves. The leaves have cream and lime-colored neon splotches on them, giving the plant a look akin to that of a fussy magazine-cover plant
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The ability of this plant to add some brightness in both dim and well-lit rooms makes them unique.
Philodendrons are trailing plants with glossy green leaves. They make your space look so exquisite when placed in a hanging basket. You can also be creative and mix different cultivars, like the silvery mottled 'Brandi,' for instance, with a green variant for a fantastic effect.
13. Rex Begonia
- We package and wrap each plant individually with the utmost care. We are very accomodating and receptive. Feel free to message for any issues or requests.
- [EXPERTLY PACKAGED] We package and wrap each plant individually with the utmost care. We are very accommodating and receptive. Feel free to message for any issues or requests.
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This list would not have been complete without this striking jewel-looking plant with its colorful foliage of purple, green, red, and silver.
Rex Begonia's like high humidity but low light.
14. Pothos
- LIVE INDOOR PLANTS: Each order includes one fully-rooted golden pothos in a 4" nursery pot. As low maintenance house plants, pothos plants are also excellent air purifying plants that are commonly displayed as an office plant for easy room decor.
- BEAUTIFUL POTHOS: California Tropicals' Pothos Snow Queen is an attractive live plant with variegated heart-shaped leaves in green, white, and marble shades. Perfect for adding a vibrant touch to any room.
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Pothos is the perfect example of the saying "less is more." This plant is plain with no razzmatazz, but its cluster of heart-shaped leaves makes all the difference.
Pothos are fast-growing plants under the right conditions. The right conditions entail moist but well-draining soil and bright but indirect sunlight.
With these conditions in place, you can get your plant growing at least 1ft tall after a year. Keep pothos away from pets as they are very toxic to animals.
15. Peace lily
- LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful Peace Lily to add a relaxing, calm feel to any space. These houseplants are natural air purifiers that help keep your indoor air fresh and clean. Easily fits tabletop, shelf, living room, office, or bedroom decor
- Peace Lily Plant Pot: Spathiphyllum Debbie Peace Lily is a beautiful tropical plant with large, oval, glossy, green leaves. The plant produces graceful, fragrant, snow-white flowers during bloom.
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Like most plants on our list, the Peace lily is quite different as it needs great care and attention.
For them to grow optimally, it is best to have them grow in well-draining loose potting soil and then placed in a spot where they can get filtered light while seeing to the fact that the soil stays that way.
Growing them requires a great deal of dedication, but your reward of glossy green leaves with intermittent white oval flowers springing out of the crown a few times a year is undoubtedly worth it.
Peace lilies are also toxic to animals and should be kept away.
16. Weeping Fig (Ficus Tree)
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- All of our listings have very representative pictures of what you would receive.
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Perfect for office spaces and commonly grown for commercial purposes, the weeping fig tree is a timeless piece of plant that has remained attractive.
These plants are perennials. They can go on to live for about 40-50 years.
Ensure to get essential details about the specific cultivar you are getting so you can follow accordingly. The 'Ficus Benjamina, for example, enjoys full sun and enough watering. They also do not appreciate being moved around too often.
17. Parlor Palm
- One of the most popular palms in the world
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A slow-growing plant but with many advantages to cover that up.
Parlor palms are easy-care plants. They tolerate low light conditions, appreciate minimal watering, and barely need to be repotted.
Furthermore, they are great pieces for enhancing the look of your office space greatly.
18. Ponytail Palm
- Ponytail Palm Tree: Ponytail Palm is a beautiful plant featuring wispy green leaves and a distinctive bulbous trunk. Native to Southeastern Mexico, the Ponytail Palm is not a true palm tree, despite its name.
- CONTENTS: Bonsai, Decorative Container (Assorted Colors & Styles), Soil, Care Instructions.
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To enjoy this slow-growing perennial, grow them in a compact pot with a cactus mix. Enrich the soil with some peat moss for added nutrients to the plant.
After that, please place them in a spot where they can get bright but indirect light and have them watered sparingly, at least once in two weeks, as the bulbous stem is well equipped to retain water.
This plant makes quite a great display. When grown in shallow pots, they grow and stay small enough to be placed on a tabletop.
They can grow as tall as 6ft if grown in large pots.
19. Peperomia
- SIZE AND CARE GUIDE: A delightful houseplant available in 4 inches in height. Its compact nature makes it an ideal choice for small spaces or as a charming addition to your indoor plant collection. To ensure its well-being, place it in bright, indirect light, allowing the soil to dry partially between watering sessions. This plant's hardy disposition allows occasional lapses in care, making it suitable for plant enthusiasts. With its manageable size and easy care requirements.
- Peperomia Caperata Abricos
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One great thing about the Peperomia plant is that they are available in wide varieties, with each type having its unique color, texture, and beauty.
All varieties are great for office space decorations plus, they will give no trouble as they are low-maintenance plants.
You might never see the need to report them; they can survive drought and rarely need to be fertilized.
Peperomia requires minimal watering when the soil is visibly dry and enjoys bright but indirect sunlight. They will also thrive better in any regular soil with peat moss added.
Explore the brilliant cultivars the Peperomia offers, as they all add a unique touch to your office space.
20. Cast Iron Plant
- Cast Iron Plant Pot: Cast Iron plant, also known as ballroom plant, is a sturdy and resilient house plant with robust, healthy, glossy dark green leaves. The plant is famed for its near-indestructible nature
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Cast Iron plants are sturdy plants with relatively healthy foliage.
We have several reasons why this plant earns a place on our list of most suitable office plants; its dark green glossy leaves offer top-notch aesthetics, they require minimal care, low light, minimal watering, and are tolerant of most unfavorable conditions, its name, cast iron, is derived from its die-hard nature.
Choose from the incredible array of beautiful foliages of different cultivars of the cast iron plant and give your office a befitting makeover.
Final Note
A dull office space negatively impacts on you, sometimes resulting in poor work output and overall productivity. Make your office come alive again by incorporating any of these home office plants.
Home office plants are beneficial in so many ways. They assist in guaranteeing your mental wellness and help in purifying the air.
This list is compiled to guide you to make intelligent and informed choices on the exact plant your office space needs.
