Offices can be pretty mundane and stressful at the worst of times. One very trendy way to cheer up your office environment is by adding plants! Office plants don’t just make the space more pleasant and cheery, they also help in increasing productivity, concentration and have plenty of health benefits as well. Even if you’re a complete novice at plant care, there are plenty of indoor office plants that are easy to care for and can thrive in low-light conditions. If you don’t have plants around you in your office, then you should definitely consider adding some. Below are a few easy plants that require very little light but will absolutely brighten up your workspace.
Staghorn Fern – Absolutely unique-looking plants, Staghorn Ferns have two types of leaves, one of which resembles the horns of a large herbivore. Native to Asia and Australia, these plants grow to be quite large and look stunning. Staghorn Fern plants prefer locations with consistent, shaded light making them perfect for office conditions. However, they can also handle more sunlight if given enough water, warmth, and humidity.
Golden Pothos – One of the easiest houseplants to grow, Golden Pothos is an incredibly attractive, durable, and easy-to-grow plant that thrives in low-light conditions and without much or any water. Native to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, these plants have pointed, heart-shaped green leaves that are sometimes variegated with white, yellow, or pale green striations. Golden Pothos prefer bright but indirect light, but when subject to too much sun the leaves start looking pale.
English Ivy – An evergreen perennial, English Ivy is also classified as a woody vine and is grown primarily for its evergreen leaves. A great way to add interest and appeal to unattractive walls and structures, English Ivy with its glossy leaves makes for spectacular viewing. English Ivy plants grow well in part shade to full shade making it ideal for spaces with low light conditions. However, they do need bright, indirect light in summer and can also benefit from some direct light in winter.
ZZ Plant – Also known as Zanzibar gems, ZZ plants are notorious for being low-maintenance and easy houseplants. Featuring shiny, wide, oval-shaped leaves that shoot upwards, ZZ plants are absolutely striking and perfect and can be mistaken as artificial. Tolerant of a wide range of lighting conditions, ZZ plants can survive without any natural light. They do well in bright, indirect light and are ideal for office conditions.
Snake Plant – Incredibly stylish, Snake plants or Mother-In-Law’s Tongue plants are tough, beautiful, and almost indestructible. Featuring stiff, sword-like leaves, this resilient plant can rise between 6 inches to several feet and can help remove toxic air pollutants. Sansevieria plants prefer indirect but steady light. Partial sun works best for them. However, they can still grow in darker corners or in brighter window areas.
