Does your workspace feel plain, uninspired, or like it needs an update? We’ve all been there, and whether you’re working from home or in an office, it’s nice to bring in some natural necessities. These are 4 of the best plants to inspire you in your work and achieve the best results.
Plants can be some of the best items to decorate your workspace, providing oxygen and air-cleaning qualities that help reduce the number of sick days employees take, help regulate humidity in the space, and they are known to help reduce stress and fatigue as a result. They can be hung or placed in an odd corner to save space, and there are a host of low-maintenance options to choose from.
But what makes a plant really special in your office environment is if it inspires creativity. According to a Texas A&M research study, plants can increase job creativity and thus productivity by about 15%.
The 4 best plants to inspire you in your workspace.
With so many plants to choose from and lighting, food, and nutrition needs, we’ve rounded up a few low-maintenance plants so you don’t have to think too much about it.
1. Pilea Peperomiodes (Chinese money plant).
The Pilea Peperomiodes plants are having a moment. Also known as the Chinese Money Plant for the tradition that claims that they attract good fortune for the owner. They are perfect little desk friends that can easily live-in smaller pots. The sheets are gorgeously shaped like little discs, adding a touch of mid-century modern and minimalist style to the room.
It is known to grow quickly with the right amount of light and makes small money plants often, making it a prized plant to propagate and give as gifts to friends and co-workers.
2. Violin leaf fig.
If you don’t know what a fiddle leaf fig is, it has probably been hiding you under a rock. This plant, with its giant waxy leaves that have the ability to grow like a weed, is a suitable starter plant for anyone who wants something that takes up space and is one of the best plants that will give you a focal impact in the room.
Used in many photo studios, it screams “inner oasis” every time you look at it. The best news? In fact, it is easy to mold. Help it grow around a hoop if you want an eye-catching piece in your office window.
3. Pothos.
The mother of all creeping plants, don’t let a moderately sized option make you turn down this beauty at the store. It’s the perfect plant for creating an indoor jungle oasis inspired by sunlight almost instantly, especially if you’re hanging or placing it on your desk or on top of an office cabinet.
When the golden pothos, or any pothos, in fact, are in a happy environment, with less light and they receive the correct amount of water (every one or two weeks, depending on the time of year and the amount of sun they receive), they grow like it’s nobody’s business. Make sure to trim yours close to the ground every now and then so it gets busier at the base. The potus is one of the best vines that can grow around your space and hang on to your technology, if you wish.
Pro Tip: When the yellow begins to dominate the leaf color, check for over- or under-watering.
4. Lavender, one of the best plants that awakens inspiration.
Since lavender is known to help slow your heart rate and regulate your stress and blood pressure levels, it is natural to realize that growing a small lavender plant in your workspace could be the aromatherapy solution of your life.
The added bonus is that it is a natural bug repellent, so you could help keep bugs away from any other plants in your space. The options for creativity with this plant are also quite endless. The gorgeous purple flowers will add some color to the space, and you can control the size of their beauty by trimming it every now and then for use in DIY soaps and recipes, scented sachets, and teas if desired.
Being able to care for even a single plant in the workspace will make your coworkers think you have a green thumb and will give you something else to have a nurturing relationship with.
Now, take advantage of the seasonal sales and make your space more ecological.
