It's decided, you're finally going to put a drop of green in your office through planting, so it doesn't matter if your boss yells at you or not, you'll arrive tomorrow with a few green plants to help you focus, beautify your workspace and feel better.
Butwhich plants to choose to make sure they survive the cruel world of business?
5 plants made to survive the stress of work
Aloe vera to reduce electromagnetic waves in the office
Whether your office is new or, on the contrary, it is lined with an old carpet, it is most likely to be laden with volatile organic compounds They hide in adhesives, inks, chipboard furniture, and most cleaning products.
And if you also work in a space saturated with WiFi wavesBetween the printer and the computer server, you will be surrounded by electromagnetic waves. Therefore, your plant should have twice the power to clean the air while absorbing harmful waves and we have good news for you, this plant exists and it is also easy to maintain, it is the aloe vera.
This plant is easy to find, apart from the fact that it is economical, since an aloe vera costs only a few euros.
Yes, you must place the plant in a nice pot, find a place where it is exposed to natural light and water it once a week, especially on Friday afternoon before going out, for example.
A cactus will be respected in your office
Be careful I bite !! If you want to convey this message to your office colleagues while still being a diplomat, the cactus is your best ally.
Whether small or XXL, this plant requires almost no maintenance, which will allow you to continue concentrating on your daily tasks, but do not forget water it once a week from March to October and once a month from November to February, unless the heating is on maximum.
Very fashionable, this exotic plant it is perfect for managers, creative people and those who need concentration.
A sansevieria to find peace of mind
In the family of amazing plants, Sansevieria has been genetically programmed to survive air conditioning, heating, excessive watering, and even gossip between colleagues.
In other words, if the «mother-in-law tongues»They do not survive in your workspace, you will have to think about changing them, so make sure you have a bright space and think about water your plant once a week in summer and once a month in winter.
An orchid for a long flowering period
With absolute elegance, the orchid brings color, femininity and softness to the world of work and is that with a minimum of light, this plant can stay with flower for weeks and make your workspace really more relaxing.
But remember that this plant feeds on the humidity of the ambient air and that the offices are generally very dry, so one piece of advice we give you is to invest a little in buying a nebulizer mineral water sprayer, spraying it lightly twice a day.
This gesture not only will keep your orchid alive longer, it will also reduce your stress and make your office more breathable.
Ivy for a poorly lit office
If your office lacks natural light and does not overheat in winter, the ivy is the plant that you are needing and the good thing about this resistant plant is that it has many properties to eliminate contamination of the environment.
In winter, limits the amount of water in your irrigation and spray some water with a vaporizer in case the air is too dry. In exchange for this care, the ivy will get rid of benzene, formaldehydes and trichlorethylene.
On the decorative side, do not hesitate to place your ivy in a tall pot, we assure you that it will be perfect.