The many roles that plants in the office play makes it necessary for you to put a little thought into the selection process.
Whether you are starting your own firm, redecorating an old office or moving into new offices, you need to consider the overall layout of the office.
The furniture, lighting, furnishings and colours you choose to paint over the walls will not only create an ambience for your office but also create the first impression for everyone who visits.
Interior designer
Often, the choice of the flowers and plants to have in your office is left to the discretion of an interior designer and sometimes a florist.
The many roles that plants in the office play, however, makes it necessary for you to put a little thought into the selection process.
Indoor plants generally have the advantage of increasing the oxygen levels in the room they are placed in as well as removing any harmful compounds.
Studies have also shown that the presence of plants in an office can help improve the productivity of employees by reducing humidity, which contributes to a feeling of fatigue.
Mental fatigue
According to the theory, our brains use a lot of energy on tasks that require our direct attention, creating mental fatigue. Having a nap or placing plants within the office can provide the opportunity for your mind to recharge every now and then.
Office plants have the advantage of livening up the place, improving the overall appearance and creating a good first impression with your customers.
Key to determining the kind of plants you have in your office is the need to define the role that you want them to play in your space.
Apart from being placed in strategic corners to liven up a place, office plants can be used as boundaries especially in open office plans where they help create some sense of privacy.
Available space
You need to know how much space is available for plants within the office and where exactly you need to place them to have the greatest benefits.
Plants require varying amounts of sunlight to survive and be healthy and how much natural light flows into your office can determine the kind of plants you buy and where exactly to place them.
The kind of space you have will determine the size of plant you want to get for your office. A big potted plant is suitable where there is enough room but smaller plants placed on a desk can be conducive if you want to create the feel of nature with limited space.
Choosing the right pot for your plant is as important as choosing the plant itself. Apart from how beautiful the pot looks, you need to pick one that can accommodate the size of the plants’ roots as well as one that has proper drainage.
Tend the plants
You also need to know who will be tending the plants that you place in the office otherwise they may end up neglected and dry up.
Having no designated individual can lead to the plant being overwatered and uncared for as everyone assumes that it’s the other person’s turn. Having an expert look at your plants once in a while will ensure they remain disease-free.
