The benefits of plants in the workplace

As we spend more time inside office buildings, it’s important not to lose our connection with the natural world and the many benefits it brings. From small desk plants to large, planted walls, there are plenty of ways to incorporate botanicals into office design and all offer benefits for both employees and businesses.

As plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, a key benefit of office plants is enhancing indoor air quality. Some low-maintenance varieties are particularly efficient at removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants from the air, so choosing the right plants can have a big impact.

If you want to help your employees breathe easier at work, start with:

·       Snake plant

·       ZZ plants

·       Aloe vera

Having natural elements dotted around your office provides a sense of comfort and familiarity for employees, making work feel more like home. Studies show that plant exposure can actually lower blood pressure, heart rate, and other markers of physiological stress. Plus, the presence of living plants may also boost recovery from mental fatigue and increase workplace satisfaction. Whether that’s down to the fact greenery and light helps create a more relaxing environment for hectic work lives or some ancient connection to nature, it’s unclear. But either way, it’s good news.

Plants with visual impact naturally make the biggest difference, so start with:

·       Peace lily

·       Ferns

·       Orchids

Reduced stress often leads to greater productivity, so offices that feature greenery and indoor planting tend to have higher employee performance metrics. Natural elements such as plants spark productivity by improving mood and providing mental respite from focused tasks. Concentration and creativity may even come more naturally in green spaces.

Any plants can help boost productivity, but you no longer need to worry about which are easy to care for thanks to our plant maintenance service. These are just a few that come to mind to improve workplace productivity:

·       Succulents

·       Anthurium varieties

·       Spider plants

The right planting in the right place can help absorb and muffle excessive noise, a common problem in open plan offices. By strategically placing planters in busy corridors or using living walls to divide open spaces, you can absorb ambient noise and create a calmer, less distracting work environment.

Large plants have the most impact on noise reduction, so start with:

·       Fiddle leaf figs

·       Rubber plants

·       Indoor palms

Creative indoor landscaping goes beyond just placing a few potted plants around the office. Incorporating plants into interior designs effectively means including greenery and botanicals in a way that enhances the aesthetic appeal and functionality of any given space. Whether you’re working with small succulents on desks, large feature trees, or greenery in bespoke joinery planters, thoughtful placement can make a real difference.

For office design appeal, start with:

·       Bird of paradise

·       Devil’s ivy

·       Indoor trees

For hassle-free greenery, quality preserved moss walls and preserved plants offer fresh visual impact with far less maintenance. Made using completely natural plants that have been placed in a preserving solution, this offers many of the benefits of traditional live plants whilst being suitable for spaces that are low light or hard to reach.

Start with a mixed moss wall or step it up by adding preserved foliage to create a statement full of luscious textures and inviting colours:

·       Preserved Asparagus fern

·       Preserved Parvifolia

·       Preserved trees

Your office space isn’t just for your employees, it also impacts how outsiders perceive your business’ brand and values. Having ample greenery and plants incorporated through considered interior landscaping communicates an eco-conscious perspective and commitment to employee wellbeing. Partners and clients will recognise the priority placed on providing a healthier, more inspiring workspace when they see indoor planting.

Plants are an easy way to improve company image both internally and externally, so get started with colourful plants such as:

·       Calathea

·       Monstera varieties

·       Prayer plants

Not only can you use plant species to reflect your branding, but with personalised moss walls you can take your branding even further. Combine your company personality with nature to create an eye-catching branded moss wall and let everyone know who you are.

Bringing plant life into corporate spaces doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. Getting started with indoor plants in your workspace is super simple with our plant rental & maintenance service, we’ve got everything covered so you don’t need to worry about how to keep your office plants healthy and thriving. Our plant experts know which plant varieties thrive in low light spots, which plants create visual impact, and how to design large installations to make the most of your office investments.

To get started with green additions to your office, see what services we offer:

·       Interior or exterior landscaping design

·       Hassle free plant installation on site

·       Horticultural plant maintenance on a regular basis

From improving air quality and reducing stress to boosting productivity, aesthetics, and branding, plants are a simple yet effective way to enhance workspaces. Whether you opt for low-maintenance live plants, statement indoor trees or install eye-catching moss walls in your space, there’s a solution to suit every office. And there are near endless benefits awaiting businesses willing to go green.

With Plant Designs, we cover everything from the landscaping design and choosing the right species for your space, through to the installation and after-care once the plants are in your workspace. Gone are the days of trying to keep your office plants alive, our London-based expert team are on it, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

To learn more about how we work and how you can get started on your London workspace greenery, get in touch with us today so we can discuss your plant needs.