Green plants in the office not only beautify the workplace, but also create a good climate in the rooms. The green of the plants pleases our eyes and lifts the mood. Large indoor plants absorb noise and are suitable as room dividers in open-plan offices. In addition, many indoor plants that are easy to care for in the office also have an air-purifying effect. Some of the so-called office plants also increase the humidity.
office plants
Plants from A to D
Areca palm (Areca catechu)
The areca palm, also betel, catechu or betel nut palm, grows faster than many other palm species, but is slightly demanding in terms of care. For the areca palm the following is optimal.
- very bright location, but not in full sun
- copious amounts of water
- fertilize every two weeks
Tip: The areca palm improves the air in the office by breaking down formaldehyde and releasing moisture into the air.
Areca palm, betel nut palm, Areca catechu
Tree friend (Philodendron scandens)
Philodendron scandens is a climbing plant that is very suitable for bright offices. It is important that the plants are watered regularly so that they do not dry out. The tree friend tolerates the following locations.
- sunny to semi-shady
- Lower temperature limit: 15 degrees Celsius
Tree friend, philodendron
Mountain Palm (Chamaedora)
Among the mountain palms, Chamaedorea elegans is one of the most popular indoor plants. The green plants do not make any special demands on care.
- bright to slightly sunny location
- pour copiously
- fertilize every four weeks
Tip: Since the mountain palm filters a lot of pollutants from the air, the room climate is improved enormously by these indoor plants.
Mountain palm, Chamaedorea elegans
Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
Ficus benjamini are popular office plants that are not that easy to care for. So the plants tolerate a change of location only badly. So that the green plants do not drop their leaves, you need the following.
- a sunny place without drafts
- a temperature between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius
- just a little water
Tip: The dark green leaves of the birch fig break down pollutants, including formaldehyde, from the air.
Weeping Fig, Ficus benjamina
Bow Hemp (Sansevieria)
One of the most uncomplicated office plants is the arch hemp, as it forgives almost everything in terms of location and care, except for very dark corners. The plants only make demands on the room temperature. This should not be below 15 degrees Celsius. The green plants tolerate the following.
- all locations
- Dry periods up to two months
Tip: The undemanding bow hemp is an easy-care air purifier for the office, which primarily reduces the carbon dioxide content of the room air.
Bow Hemp, Sansevieria trifasciata
Dieffenbachia
With its cleverly colored leaves, the Dieffenbachia is a real eye-catcher in every office. The houseplants grow very quickly and do not make great demands on the location. Ideal conditions for these office plants are those listed below.
- bright to semi-shady location
- regular watering (tolerates shorter dry periods)
Tip: The Dieffenbachia is one of the air-purifying indoor plants.
Dieffenbachia, Dieffenbachia camilla
Dragon Tree (Dracaena)
Dragon trees are characterized by their palm-like leaves. The indoor plants are also suitable for offices that get little sunlight, as the green plants do not like blazing sunlight at all. For this you need the following.
- some morning and evening sun
- warmth
- little water and fertilizer
Tip: Dragon trees clean the room air from formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene. They also increase humidity and filter dust out of the air.
Dragon tree, Dracaena marginata
Plants from E to F
True Aloe (Aloe vera)
The real aloe, also called aloe vera, does not need much care. In order for the green plants to feel comfortable, you need the following.
- a warm and sunny location
- just a little water
- Fertilize every four weeks
Tip: The real aloe ensures a good indoor climate.
aloe vera
Ivy (Hedera)
The ivy is an easy-care climbing plant. The green plants thrive in almost all locations, but feel particularly comfortable in a bright location without direct sunlight. To increase well-being, the ivy should be cared for as follows.
- water regularly
- fertilize every two weeks
Tip: The ivy cleans the room air of benzene from trichlorethylene. As a "natural air conditioner", it regulates the humidity and also filters the air. It also reduces the carbon dioxide content in the air.
ivy
Ivy (Epipremmum)
The ivy, also called tonga plant and gold tendril, grows overhanging in the hanging basket or as a climbing plant. When it comes to maintenance, you should note the following.
- bright to semi-shady location
- water regularly
- occasionally spray with lime-free water
Tip: Efeutute filters pollutants from the air.
ivy
Solid Leaf (Spathiphyllum)
The single leaf is also known under the names sheath leaf, leaf flag or peace lily. The plants are ideal for the office, as they forgive mistakes in care. Its white flowers, which grow on a long stalk, are particularly beautiful. The robust single leaf needs the right care.
- does not tolerate blazing sun and
- no longer dry periods
- is also suitable for north windows
Tip: As a natural air filter, the single leaf ensures a pleasant and fresh room climate, as it reduces the carbon dioxide content in the air, among other things.
Spathiphyllum, single leaf
window leaf (Monstera)
The leaves of Monstera deliciosa, the popular houseplant, can grow up to one meter in size. The plants can also be used as room dividers in the office. When caring for the plants, the following should be observed.
- bright location, also suitable for the north window
- regular watering
- fertilize every two weeks from April to the end of August
Monstera deliciosa
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana)
The busy Lizzie embellishes everyday office life with its lush flowers. It grows up to 40 centimeters high and needs a light location. When it comes to maintenance, the following is important.
- it is poured abundantly
- it is fertilized once a week between April and September
Busy Lizzie, Impatiens walleriana
Plants from G to K
Spider plant (Chlorophytum)
Spider plants, also called grass lilies, are extremely popular office plants because they adapt to many location and care conditions. The plants do not care about the location and room temperature. The green plants also adjust to whether they are kept dry or moist. Their undemanding nature is also a reason why they are often called "official palms".
Tip: The easy-care spider plant absorbs carbon dioxide and thereby improves the indoor climate.
Spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum
Rubber tree (Ficus elastica)
The rubber tree is an extremely robust plant. His demands for care are also low.
- sunny location
- fertilize every two weeks
- regular dusting of the leaves
Tip: Rubber trees are considered all-rounders for improving the indoor climate. They improve dry air, bind toxins and even filter dust out of the air.
Rubber tree, Ficus elastica
Kentia Palms (Howea)
With their long fronds that constantly grow back, Kentia palms are popular office plants that do not require much care. This care is ideal for the Kentia palm.
- a light to semi-shady location
- water once a week
- fertilize in spring and summer
Tip: The Kentia palm cleans the air of pollutants and thus improves the indoor climate.
Kentia Palme
Clivy (Clivia miniata)
The clivia is one of the few green plants that also blooms in the office. However, it is a bit more demanding than other office plants when it comes to care. The clivia should be cared for as follows.
- be kept slightly moist
- stand in a bright spot
Clivia, Clivia, Clivia
Cobtail (Aglaonema)
The decorative houseplants are very suitable for offices, as they do not require much care. The butt thread feels particularly comfortable when it is not alone. In addition to the right neighborhood, the following is ideal for the plants.
- a bright location without direct sunlight
- regular watering (tolerates short dry periods)
- Fertilize every four weeks from March to early November
Tip: The piston thread is a good air purifier.
cob thread
Plants from N to S
Nest fern (Asplenium nidus)
With its apple-green fronds, the nest fern brings a rich green into the office. Since it is one of the undemanding houseplants, its care is very easy.
- semi-shady to shady location
- water regularly
- mist with lime-free water every few days
- fertilize from time to time
Tip: Nest ferns can be used very well against dry air.
Stag's tongue fern, Asplenium scolopendrium
Arrowroot (Maranta leuconeura)
With a growth height of between 10 and 60 centimetres, the arrowroot is an ideal office plant. The optimal conditions for indoor plants are described below.
- semi-shady to shady location (suitable for a north-facing window)
- Always keep the soil slightly moist
- Fertilize once between September and February
Arrowroot, Maranta leuconeura
Cobbler palm (Aspidistra)
The name of the cobbler's palm says it all, because it can be found in many shops and offices. Since it thrives in many locations, it can also be placed in darker corners, where it will grow more slowly. Care measures for the shoemaker palm are listed below.
- regular watering at longer intervals
- fertilize once a month
Cobbler palm, Aspidistra
Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
The sword fern feels very comfortable in offices without direct sunlight. However, houseplants make some demands on care.
- water and fertilize regularly
- Location: morning and evening sun
Tip: Sword ferns clean the air of pollutants very well.
Sword fern, Nephrolepis exaltata
Ray or Finger Aralia (Schefflera)
The robust Schefflera is an easy-care plant that forgives some care mistakes. In order for the plants to thrive, you should consider the following.
- bright to semi-shady location
- no direct sunlight
- moderate watering
- fertilize every now and then
Tip: Radiant arias are particularly suitable as office plants because they purify the air.
Ray aralie, Schefflerie, Schefflera arboricola
Plants from U to Z
Ufo plant (Pilea peperomioides)
With its lush, green leaves, the UFO plant refreshes every office. The plant, whose leaves look like UFOs, does not make any great demands on care.
- bright to semi-shady location without direct sunlight
- Keep plants moderately moist
- fertilize every two weeks from March to September
Tip: The UFO plant is one of the best air purifiers. In order for their effect to come into its own, however, you should set up several plants.
ufo plant
African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha)
The African violet is one of the classic flowering office plants because it blooms again and again. The frugal plant needs this care.
- needs a light to partially shaded location
- does not tolerate waterlogging
African violets
Yucca Palm (Yucca)
The yucca palm, also called palm lily, is not a palm tree in the botanical sense, but belongs to the asparagus family. The plant is easy to care for and robust. So it tolerates longer periods of drought in winter. The yucca palm thrives best with the following care.
- in a sunny to semi-shady spot
- with fertilization once a week
Tip: If palm lilies are fertilized regularly, they can grow up to five meters high.
Yucca Palm
Room lime (Sparmannia)
The lime tree produces white flowers from January to April, and all year round in cool offices. Optimal conditions for the room linden are the following factors.
- bright, airy and cool location (east or west window)
- regular and sufficient watering
- Fertilize once or twice a week
Tip: Lime trees increase the humidity and absorb noise.
Cape lime tree, Sparrmannia africana
Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii)
The dwarf date palm is the smallest of its kind, but can reach a meter in height. The curved leaves are up to 1.5 meters long. The undemanding office plants require the following care.
- little light
- little water
Tip: If you only fertilize the dwarf date palm once a month, it will grow slowly and can also be cultivated in smaller offices.
Date palm, Phoenix dactylifera
Dwarf Pepper (Peperomia)
Dwarf peppers come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The location for the green plants must be chosen according to the color of the leaves, because the variegated varieties tolerate more sunlight than the green-leaved ones. The following applies to the care of the plants.
- water sparingly
- fertilize from time to time
Tip: Dwarf peppers purify the air by lowering formaldehyde levels.
dwarf pepper
Cyprus grass (Cyperus)
The Cyprus or Cyprus grass, also called umbrella plant or water palm, impresses with its graceful appearance. As robust and easy-care plants, they are very suitable for offices. Ideal conditions are those listed below.
- sunny windowsill
- constantly wet bale
- Fertilize every four weeks
Tip: Cyprus grass increases the humidity.
Cyprus grass