Let’s be honest; the past two years have left many of us feeling drained, stressed out and a little fed-up with our surroundings.
With the recent news of restrictions lifting and the slow return to the workplace, teams are looking to recharge and refocus.
To do so, most of us often look to nature.
Humans have an instinctive bond with nature and our natural surroundings.
And with the boundaries of work and personal life becoming increasingly blurred, biophilic design can be a powerful way to recuperate it. It can help clear our mind, reduce stress and increase our energy levels.
Biophilic Design is the practice of connecting people and nature within our built environments and communities. Today, plants are widely used to introduce a biophilic element to a space and help improve the quality and health of our workspaces.
Biophilic design is a strategy to support everyone’s health and well-being in the workspace through the design of the space itself. It has a laundry list of far-reaching benefits, including:
Indoor plants can make your office space greener, both literally and metaphorically. By including greenery in your office, you will improve the indoor air quality and, ultimately, the people's overall health in the office.
Plants wear many hats.
Beyond the aesthetics, added greenery can act as insulation, help clean the air, reduce noise pollution, and even be linked to stress reduction!
We get asked regularly for our advice on the best plants for workspaces.
Ultimately, it comes down to your environment and factors such as light, temperature & footfall.
Generally speaking, we recommend low-maintenance plants that can handle limited natural light and thrive in warm, busy environments.
Here are 3 of our top picks that work in most office settings:
Snake Plant
The Sanseveria or Snake plant is the perfect example of a plant ideally suited to the office. Unlike many indoor plants, it converts carbon dioxide to oxygen and releases it at night rather than daytime. This ensures 24/7 office air purification. Snake Plants are extremely water-tolerant and love the dry heat of our centrally heated workspaces. It also loves heavy fluorescent light and easily adapts to window-less conditions.
Kentia Palm
The Kentia Palm is an extremely popular and trendy indoor plant and is loved by all for its exotic beachy appearance. But it’s not all about looks. The Kentia palm is also very low-maintenance. It can tolerate a certain level of neglect and quickly adapts to low light and indoor temperatures better than any other palm. Kentia palms can be a striking feature for entrance spaces or unused corners. In fact, under the right conditions and care, a Kentia palm will, over time, develop into an excellent specimen plant, up to 10 feet tall!
Devil’s Ivy
Not only is the devil’s ivy one of the best plants for increasing O2 levels, but it is also a plant that is super easy to grow and maintain. It will grow in semi-shade and can tolerate irregular watering, making it the perfect option for busy offices.
Our mission is to make the experience of discovering the perfect plant for you and your space as magical and beautiful as the plants themselves.
Get in touch today for a free consultation: team@plantstore.ie
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