Plants in the office or house improve the indoor climate and filter
unhealthy pollutants from the air. In addition, they consume carbon dioxide and
provide fresh oxygen, so that there is enough breathing air. In addition, green
plants reduce stress for a long time and have been proven to increase human
productivity. When choosing the right plant varieties, the location conditions
and the intensity of care must be taken into account. The easier and more
adaptable the house plants are, the better they will thrive in the office.
Below are some plants for better indoor climate are given:
1# Areca Palm
The Areca palm is also known as the gold fruit palm and bears the
botanical name Dypsis lutescens. The plant comes from Madagascar and improves
the quality of the indoor climate for a long time, as it releases a lot of
moisture into its environment. In addition, the palm cleans polluted indoor air
and provides fresh breathing air. The Areca palm grows significantly faster
than other palm varieties and is therefore a good room divider in larger
offices & drawing rooms. In addition, the palm forms multiple and curled
trunks, so that only a few specimens form a small, tropical palm forest. If the
incidence of light in the office or drawing room is not uniform, the plant
should be rotated regularly and placed in the direction of the sun.
Care & location
- prefers
bright, but no full sun locations
- needs
temperatures of at least 15 ° Celsius
- relies
on high humidity
- Water
abundantly with lime-free water from April to October
- Administer
liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks
- reduce
watering units during winter and do not fertilize
- Spray
regularly with low lime water
- The
ideal planting substrate is special palm soil
- Integrated breathing flakes prevent waterlogging and ventilate the soil
2# Bow hemp
The bow Hemp bears the botanical name Sansevieria trifasciata and
is a desert plant from Africa. Due to its origin, the bow hemp is very
heat-loving and therefore adapts perfectly to interiors. The color of the
leaves is green with a tinge of gray, but there are now also colorful leaf
colors with spots and stripes. The leaf margins are highlighted in yellow. The
growth form manifests itself in striking, strong and pointed leaf tongues.
These elongated leaves seem to stick out of the earth and can grow up to one
meter high. The Sansevieria trifasciata is an adaptable and frugal plant, copes
well with neglect.
Care & location
- Prefers
bright locations, also copes with partially shaded places
- Grows
more slowly in less light
- Low
water and nutrient requirements
- Leaves
have succulent properties and store water
- Cactus
soil is ideal as a planting substrate
- The
growing season is May to October
- Fertilize
plants once a month during this time
- Use
cactus fertilizer
- Can
remain in the same planter for several years
- Produces a lot of oxygen at night
3# Dragon tree
The dragon tree bears the botanical name Dracaena and is an agave
plant from the Canary Islands. It also occurs in Madagascar and Asia. The color
of the leaves is dark green, accented with a red border. The leaves grow narrow
and sword-shaped along a slender stem. The growth form is reminiscent of palm
trees and has branched spots. As a houseplant, the Dracaena is a maximum of 1 m
high. The more pronounced the leaf drawing is, the more light the respective
dragon tree can take. The plant is extremely robust and easy to care for, but
needs more care in the summer months.
Care & location
- Prefers bright locations
- Copes
with direct sun after acclimatization
- Gets used to half and full shady places
- Water sparingly, about 1-2 times a week
- Keep a bit wetter in summer and drier in winter
- Give
liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to October
- Relatively
undemanding for the plant substrate
- Good
water permeability is important
- Loosen
the earth with sand or clay granulate
- Needs
temperature values between 19 ° and 25 ° Celsius
- Does
not tolerate temperatures below 10 ° Celsius
4# Green lily
The green lily bears the botanical name Chlorophytum comosum and is
an agave plant that is native to South Africa. The color of the leaves is green
in the wild form, as cultivated forms there are also white or yellow stripes.
The herbaceous plant forms clusters and has narrow leaves that can be up to 45
cm long. The Chlorophytum comosum comes into its own in a hanging basket in
which the overhanging leaf crust can spread indefinitely. It thrives on the
windowsill as well as on furniture around the windows. The plant is very frugal
both in terms of location and care.
Care & location
- Tolerates
both sunny as well as partially shaded and shady locations
- Doesn't
like an extremely strong midday sun
- Water
abundantly during the main growing season
- Stores
water in the roots, therefore tolerates longer dry periods
- Water
more economically in winter
- Fertilize
every 2-3 weeks, liquid fertilizer is ideal for potted plants
- Needs
normal room temperatures, also tolerates intense heat
- Do
not keep below 10 degrees
- Normal
potting soil based on nutrient-rich compost is optimal
- Repot if bale is deeply rooted
5# Dieffenbachia
The diefenbachia is an attractive foliage plant that forms thick
stems that do not branch. The soft leaves have covered stems and a green base
color, which is decorated with yellow or white drawings. The cultivated forms
are now available in different colors and decorations. The plant can grow up to
one meter high, the cultivation forms become even bigger. It comes from the
dense rainforests of South and Central America and therefore needs little
light. Due to the large leaf areas, the diefenbachia ensures good air
purification.
Care & location
- Copes with bright to partially shaded locations
- Avoid direct midday sun
- Repot about every three to four years
- Needs temperature values around 20 ° Celsius
6# Cacti
Cacti have the scientific name Cactaceae and originally occur in
the desert areas of the world. For this reason, the robust plants thrive best
in intense and direct sunlight. An ideal location is therefore a south-facing
office window where the sun shines all day. Since cacti grow very slowly, they
take up little space. In addition, the desert plants are extremely frugal and
can cope with nutrient-poor substrates. Even a small amount of air circulation
and drying out is not a big problem for the plant, as it stores water for
emergencies. Popular species include the columnar cactus, the rock cactus and
the ball cactus.
Care & location
- Prefer direct sun to partially shaded site conditions
- Water regularly but sparingly in summer
- From November completely discontinue casting units
- Use special cactus fertilizers every month during the main growing season
7# Zamie, Zamioculcas
The Zamioculcas zamiifolia comes from East Africa and is therefore
familiar with warm regions. In its country of origin, the plant is used to
using a small amount of water. In addition, the Zamioculcas makes no great
demands on the lighting conditions and thrives even in shady corners of the
room. The zamie forms strong rhizomes, from which the delicate-looking pinnate
leaves grow. The robust houseplant also forgives gross maintenance errors and
is therefore ideal for keeping in offices. However, the Zamie is susceptible to
pests in dry heating air and should therefore be checked regularly. In
addition, all parts of the plant are poisonous, so gloves and, if necessary,
eye protection must be worn when caring for them.
Care & location
- Thrives in almost all lighting conditions
- Bright locations increase the growth rate
- Darker
places provide intensely green leaf colors
- However does not tolerate direct sunlight
- Temperatures should be at least 16 ° Celsius
- The ideal planting substrate is palm soil
8# Money tree
The money tree has the botanical name Pachira aquatica and makes no
great demands on its care. That is why the robust houseplant is ideal for the
office. Thanks to the striking growth and the large leaves, the money tree fits
perfectly on window sills and as a room divider in open-plan offices. The plant
forgives small maintenance errors, but attaches importance to a suitable
location and good plant substrate. The evergreen deciduous tree has a slightly
thickened stem that serves as a water reservoir, so that dry periods are well
tolerated. However, the Pachira aquatica requires a high level of humidity, in
return it is not susceptible to most diseases and pests.
Care & location
- Needs bright and warm site conditions
- Temperature values should not drop below 12 ° Celsius
9# Orchids
Orchids belong to the plant family of the Orchidaceae and come
mainly from tropical countries. Thanks to the robust and easy-care hybrid,
orchids are now also suitable as office plants. The perennial and herbaceous
flowering plants represent a beautiful decoration for the office window, as
well as for the reception area and the reception. In the tropics, the plants
grow in the shade of trees, mostly as epiphytes, so that they can also cope
with darker site conditions. There are now more than 1,000 species worldwide
with a variety of shapes and impressive flower colors.
Care & location
- Bright to partially shaded site conditions
- Do not tolerate blazing sun
- Always water thoroughly
- Use only lime-free water
10# A leaf
The one-leaf bears the botanical name Spathiphyllum and convinces as
a robust plant. It also thrives in offices where there are only a few hours of
sunshine a day. However, the plant does not tolerate air conditioning systems
very well and the associated dry air. The single-leaf forgives short-term dry
periods, but prefers a slightly moist root ball. If the location is right, the
plant is very easy to care for and forms decorative flowers almost all year
round. There are many varieties to choose from, which differ in terms of
stature and flowers.
Care & location
- Prefers semi-shady site conditions
- Use low-dose liquid fertilizer every month
- Room temperatures are optimal
- Temperature values must not fall below 13 ° Celsius
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