Working from home can be monotonous at times.
Starting and ending your day in the same space can take a toll on your motivation.
What kind of home decor says “friendly and supportive” more than some greenery?
Spicing up your office with succulents or spruces could seriously improve your work week.
Botanists at Texas A&M University foundthat our proximity to plants has emotional and mental health benefits.
According toPsychology Today, plant decor may lead to greater confidence, creativity, and concentration.
Check out our list of plants to look for.
Aloe vera
If you’re looking for something soothing,aloe vera can help you.
We mean that both mentally and physically.
According toHealthline, the plant can be used as a remedy for various skin and beauty concerns.
This desert plant is minimalistic, with stiff leaves branching out in a spiral.
Good Housekeepingnotes that the plant requires little watering and does best in direct sunlight.
Beyond that, all you should probably do is plant it in well-drained dirt and a clay pot.
If you’re able to do that, your succulent will be bound to thrive.
Paradoxically this plant’s beauty might what keeps you from giving up when thezoom fatiguehits.
These unique-looking, tubular plants are often suggested inFeng Shui as a way to boost your luck.
According toThe Spruce, bamboo is easy to care for, requiring filtered light and infrequent watering.
Bamboo is low-maintenance but its bold look will still make for a great statement plant.
Its smaller stature makes for the perfect coffee table embellishment or desk side decor.
The plant grows a dense base of deep green leaves within a rather small circumference.
Creating a beautiful contrast, bright purple flowers bloom from the plant.
The African violet is a sight for sore eyes, but it is not anindoor plant for beginners.
According toThe Royal Horticulture Society, the plant is extremely delicate and requires an attentive caretaker.
This plant is harder to kill than it is to take care of.
Snake plant
A work perk for many remote employees is getting to travel at their leisure.
Country Livingrecommends you water these plants every 10 days.
Not only are they easy to care for, but they are visually stunning with bright green upright leaves.
This plant can add a showy, extravagant element to your room without the clutter.
So we present to you the monstera deliciosa, a plant that will stand out in your office.
Penningtonreports that this flamboyant, leafy plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide indoors.
Peperomia ginny
Peperomia ginny plants are another bright, colorful addition for your office.
This plant’s unique leaves are often lined with a beautiful baby pink.
Although, green or pink, the plant is still a stunner.
This plant is so vibrant and shiny, you’ll have onlookers questioning if it’s real.
Its clean cut leaves and small stature make it a neat addition to your office.
