Most of the time in people’s day is spent at work. To mitigate this tiring routine, one of the alternatives is to try to make this environment as cozy and relaxing as possible, so that a clear separation between case and work is not so evident.

One of the ways to build this environment is with office plants. In addition to making the environment more beautiful and welcoming, plants also help with concentration, stimulate creativity and even calm down.

If you are a person who wants to give a more humanized face to the place where you work, keep reading this article and we will give you tips on which plants are good to grow and teach you how to take care of them correctly.

How to care for plants for the office

Plants, in general, are known to require regulated care to stay strong, with vibrant colors and blooming more every day. Sometimes it is enough to stay a few days without remembering to water them, so that they do not resist and die.

In the office, this can be even easier, because companies usually have air conditioning and, often, corporate spaces have little or no natural light, a vital element for plants.

Within these conditions, the ideal is that the plants are positioned as close as possible to the windows and the entry of natural light.

With the dryness caused by air conditioning, it is recommended to spray the foliage from time to time and pay even more attention to watering to ensure that the soil is always moist – not soggy.

Another tip against dryness caused by air conditioning is to place the potted plant inside a cachepot with pebbles and a trickle of water.

But, in addition to these tips, each plant has its own characteristics and needs, which we must be aware of when caring. Therefore, I will now present you with 7 ideal plants to have in the office.

Snake plant

This is one of the most versatile plants for those who want to grow inside the office. This is because they are not completely dependent on either sun or water, on the contrary, in excess it can burn or rot.

Snake plants prefer medium lighting (about 3 meters away from windows), but they also tolerate low and high lights. Be sure to keep them out of the sun, because the leaves can burn in the blink of an eye.

Because they have a more imposing appearance, with a wide variety of colors, patterns and shapes, it is a great choice to place on the floor, on some prominent side.

Boa constrictor

To decorate the office with plants, the chosen place does not always need to be on the table, this is the case of the Boa Constrictor, which became well known for occupying the high points of the environment, with its leaves hanging.

It is a great option for the office because they handle low light conditions better and watering needs to be done every 7 to 10 days in the summer and every 14 days in the winter.

If you only have the table available, make sure there is enough space for them to spread out and hang down.

Aglaonema

Aglaonema is for people who want something more compact and small, that fits on the table, next to the computer, but that beautifies the environment since its color patterns draw a lot of attention.

Deep green colored aglaonemas handle low light better, but those with colors and traces in the foliage need higher incidences of sunlight. But it doesn’t have to be straightforward: make sure to keep them away from windows with the strong sun coming in or they will get burned.

Once the potting soil becomes dry, it’s time to water them – this tends to be every 7-9 days in the warmer months and every 2-3 weeks when winter arrives.

With me-nobody-can

In the same category of plants to have on the office desk, we have the me-nobody-can.

It is compact, needs to be watered only once a week to look good and despite its reputation for being poisonous, it is worth having the plant at home not only for the beauty of the foliage, but also for being excellent at filtering impurities from the air.

In general, the me-nobody-can requires little care and appreciates places of semi-shade or diffuse light, so it lives very well indoors.

Peperomias

Just like Aglaonema, if you want to add personality and beauty to your workspace,  choose peperomias for decoration.

Peperomias do best in moderate or medium light conditions. You’ll need to water yours every week or two in the warmer months and every 2-3 weeks in the winter. Allow to dry almost completely before wetting again.

Pacová

Now if the purpose of having plants is to decorate a room or a reception, the most recommended are plants with large and eye-catching leaves like Pacová.

With hard, wide and shiny leaves, the plant does not complain about air conditioning and does not need a lot of water. Water it once a week and it will live for many years.

Aloe Vera

We could not fail to bring here as an option for the office the famous succulents, known for needing little water, fixing a large amount in their leaves for use in scarce seasons.

Aloe Vera, in addition to being widely used for medicinal care because it has moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, healing, and antibacterial properties, is also a great choice for decorating the office.

The aloe vera plant is very resistant to dryness. When watering it, it should be with quantity and depth, but infrequently. In addition, the soil must be well-drained and permeable.

Regarding sunlight, aloe vera does not need a strong sun, but constant sun, that is, it can be close to the window, but not so close as to be excessive.

Hoyas

Still on the subject of succulents, Hoyas are another interesting option. Hoyas come in a cluster of small, aromatic light pink flowers with a star-shaped center and darker, in shades of red or purple. The texture of the flowers is waxy and shiny, resulting in the common name of “Wax Flower”.

That is, a touch for those looking for something different and colorful, who do not intend to have the office desk full of green.

It’s good to have them near a window, but not necessarily on the windowsill. Also, keep the plants away from the direct afternoon sun.

Succulents, hoyas prefer to be watered again when they are almost dry, so do it every 1-2 weeks in summer and every 3 weeks in winter.

For those who want to have plants in the office

All the plants we have seen here are appropriate to have in the office, whether the most compact for the desks or the most voluminous for the corners of the room.

In addition to them, many others fit these requirements of not being as demanding as sunlight and with frequent watering.

If you have never taken care of a plant before, know that at first they need excessive watering, that is, very often. It is also necessary to make sure that they do not retain water in the saucer, because this can also rot them.

The tips are many, but over time you will get the hang of it! Take advantage of the new plants to contemplate the green beauty that they will bring to your workspace, compose your decoration with other items such as candles and comics.