Choosing plants for a new office
Greenery can be a great way to enhance your office, whether you are moving into a brand new building or renovating an existing one. Plants are also scientifically proven as having many other benefits.
They increase the value of property and attract talent for business owners. They increase creativity and productivity for your employees.
- Lighting Conditions
Lighting is a key factor in determining the type of plants that will flourish in your office. You should consider the lighting in your office before deciding which plants you should choose. Then you can choose plants that match your lighting conditions.
In darker spaces, the options are more limited. Plants like Zamioculcas zimiifolia and snake plants (Sansevieria), can survive in low light. Other factors to consider include the colour of light (very crucial for plant growth), and the schedule of light (some plants require periods of darkness).
- Space Availability
Consider all aspects of your space when planning office plants. Consider other options, such as hanging plants and desktop plants, to add an uplifting feeling to your workstations.
Choose a plant that cascades down from the shelves to create a striking feature. Create innovative and bespoke plant solutions. Add planters on top of lockers to transform a functional office necessity into a decorative element. For Plants for Trade, consider www.palmstead.co.uk/wholesale-plants-for-trade-in-kent
Moss walls can be a real eye-catcher in any office. Moss walls are not only beautiful, but they also reduce noise. This is perfect for noisy office environments. A living wall can be a great office planting option that doesn’t require any extra floor space. Consider a living wall professionally designed and installed that reflects your brand and company, and may even incorporate your logo. Installing a live wall in an area that is visible to customers creates a lasting impression on guests.
- Sustainability
Office plants are no exception. Sustainability is a major consideration in any purchase. Think about ways to make the office plant scheme more eco-friendly. Ecoponic, for example, is a mineral mixture made of pumice & zeolite which can be used as an alternative soil. Ecoponic has many benefits including:
- Permanent structural stability to keep soil airy, allowing root absorption
- The optimal air pore volume creates ideal conditions for growth
- It is circular, which allows it to be reused and recycled indefinitely
- Protecting peatlands and wildlife, while reducing emissions, is the goal of a “Peat-free” policy
- Water storage and absorption efficiency
- Lack of organic materials reduces the likelihood of pests or flies.