It is essential that indoor plants so that they are inside the office. Outdoor plants would not thrive in any case. Among the wide variety of indoor plants, there are some that reach a big size (such as the monstera, the ficus, the philodendron, the strelitzia...); others that are more shrubby, which with proper pruning can be kept at bay; small plants desktop (begonias, pothos, marantas, etc.); and also, the succulents, succulents and cacti, Due to their resistance and easy care, they are optimal for work spaces. Also keep in mind that some are Hanging and others should be in pots on the ground. The regularity in the irrigation It is vital, that is why it is recommended that one or two people take care of it in order to organize themselves for the holiday seasons. Otherwise, no one has a “best hand” or “worst hand”. The plants are very grateful and they return more than the care that is dedicated to them.

Purifying efficacy of indoor plants

80% of the Spanish population lives in urban centers, and in increasingly hermetic buildings to preserve energy efficiency. We spend most of our lives enclosed in these habitats and exposed to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and xylene. Therefore, it is necessary to have elements purifiers that help us renew and oxygenate the air. Resort to inside plants It is the most natural and economical way to purify the air. All the varieties that we recommend for the office have a high degree of purifying efficacy.

The indestructible office plants

the sansevieria

Is one of the more resistant plants and suitable for interiors, since it requires very little watering and is practically indestructible. Of African origin, it is a plant with a very high degree of purifying efficacy, just like the succulents and cacti (aloe vera, agave, etc.). It can also be placed outside and can withstand very high temperatures, as well as shade and cold. They work very well in lined planters, because they create a screen effect to divide zones.

Within this vast family, you can find wonderful miniatures with fleshy and glossy leaves, which hold up perfectly without irrigation several days. However, depending on the variety, they are sometimes delicate and do not occur in all environments. Of the most resistant, we highlight the crasula, the echeveria and the Mexican pachifito. Many are slow-growing and, therefore, perfect for placing in small pots on the desk, where they will absorb the waves of computers, Wi-Fi and telephone.

The cactus is a classic among the plants for the office and it never fails or disappoints. They are the official absorbers of electromagnetic radiation from the computer, as long as it is close to it. There are around 1.600 species of cacti in the world, so you will have no problem choosing a small one for the office table.  However, you can also choose a giant variety of cacti which, placed in a corner, is highly decorative.

Desktop plants for the office

The classic poto

In the 90s it became the decorative plant par excellence in our homes; later, it went out of fashion and fell into oblivion, but today it returns with force, since it is one of those grateful plants where there are Its nature is pendant, but with guides you can direct its stems and let it curl up on itself. Like all indoor plants, they appreciate light, but never direct sun. They also like the humid environments, but not excessively. They are so resistant that, even when they are a little weak, they recover easily.

the zamioculcas

These plants, also known as "crow plants", have recently become fashionable in interior decoration. they are perfect as plants for the office because they can be placed in shady areas without problems. It has elongated, leafy stems and reaches a height of between 40 and 60 cm, very convenient if you do not want plants that take up a lot of space or place them in a row to create a screen.

Plants for the large office

the delicious monstera

Also very fashionable, this tropical plant is characterized by its large shiny leaves with curious symmetrical perforations. It is very resistant as long as it is in the right place, with light and humidity. However, it has a drawback, which can measure up to 20 meters outdoors. Its aerial roots allow it to climb the walls and become real vines. 

Ficus Lyrata

This variety of ficus is very beautiful and decorative, although it needs space to develop. It looks like a shrub with an upright trunk, with dark green glossy leaves. It needs indirect light and an average room temperature, without excessive cold or drafts. It is one of the plants for office that are most fashionable today, thanks to their elegant and regal appearance.

palms and palm trees

Although we commonly recognize them as palms And Palm Trees, in reality many are not related to each other. Some have great purifying efficacy, especially the dracaena (or trunk of Brazil), the kentia, the miniature date palm or the bamboo. They are from tropical climates and hold the heat well, and all of them are xerophytic plants, that is, they consume little water and adapt well to dry and desert areas. Each one has different characteristics and not all of them work indoors. It is also necessary to take into account its size and growth. 

In addition to all those mentioned above, here we leave you more names of xerophytic that have great oxygenating capacity and that are especially suitable as plants for the office: man's love (tradescantia), orchids, peperomia, kalanchoe, hoya or wax plant, guzmania or bromeliad, cordylene, ribbon and aspidistra.

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