Getting the right plants for the office
October 1, 2008
A while back I wrote about the importance of office design on the working environment, and recently the subject of internal foliage has come up in conversation in relation to this. This might sound like a silly subject to think about in the grand scheme of things, but there are actually a couple of considerations when introducing plants into the office space.
Many studies have looked at the health and psychological benefits of having plants in the home or workplace. Air pollution is a big issue and having plenty of greenery around can improve the air quality within the office. There’s also the calming effect from bringing a bit of the outside in; especially as many people arrive in the building in the morning and don’t go outside again all day.
Plants or flowers can also contribute to the look and design of the office, and as I’ve said before, the look of the office says a lot to employees and customers about what the company is like to work for or work with. However it’s not as easy as simply buying a few pots to scatter around. Plants are obviously living things and have specific care needs depending on their type: some will need lots of natural light, some will dry up with too much light. Other factors such as the room temperature will also affect the life and look of the plant, and many plants are extremely messy when they shed leaves or flowers, which isn’t ideal for the office. Unless you have some very green fingered employees who have the time and commitment to look after them, or you are willing to pay for someone to come in and look after the plants on a regular basis, then having plants in the office could be more trouble than its worth! There’s also the issue that some plants might actually be harmful (e.g. cacti) and the fact that plants grow – so you might find yourself moving them on a regular basis so that you don’t end up sitting in a jungle!
One way to deal with the above issues is to get artificial office plants. Of course, this won’t give you the air pollution benefits that you’d receive with a real plant, but the cost and time saving element could well make up for this. You can get loads of artificial plants now that look very realistic, and this way you could have pretty much any variety without having to worry that it would die in the conditions or if you forget to water it. If you wanted a really smartly designed office, artificial office plants could easily be sourced to complement the rest of the design.
I personally prefer to have real plants, but I know I’m quite lazy and forgetful when it comes to looking after them, so the artificial variety could be a good option. I really think that having plants or flowers in the office helps to brighten up the place and can have a positive effect on the way employees feel about being at work, and gives the company a cheerful and pleasant image for external visitors too.
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