The Best Easy Care Office Plants
It’s no secret that working around plants is good for us. From cleaning our air to boosting our productivity, indoor greenery is much more than just a “nice to have” office perk.
But what happens when the office has limited to no sunlight, or when none of the team feels confident in keeping the office plants alive? Cue in easy care plants for the office, the ultimate indestructible beauties that even the blackest of thumbs can handle. Read on to learn about some of our favorite easy care office plants for your workspace!
Large Office Plants
Looking for something low maintenance but high impact? Here are some of our top selling, low maintenace tall plants for the office:
Dracaena Lisa
The Dracaena Lisa is one of the easiest large plants to care for. This member of the Dragon Tree family is known for its resilience in the face of neglect and low light, and also does a wonderful job cleaning the air.
Cast Iron Plant
An indoor plant that thrives in dark, drafty corners, the Cast Iron Plant is one tough cookie, earning its name from the sheer resilience of its fronds. This plant simply requires a bit of water once a week, but otherwise and with minimal care will survive and thrive for many, many years to come.
Snake Plant
One of the best air-purifiers out there, the Snake Plant is a wonderfully indestructible office plant that can withstand weeks without watering and can also adapt to just about any light environment, from low-light to direct sun.
Silver Evergreen
Looking for something that can survive in the absolute dark and also has unique, variegated foliage? The Silver Evergreen is an easy care plant with beautiful multi-colored leaves.
Dragon Tree
With the ability to reach over eight feet tall indoors, it’s no wonder the Dragon Tree is such a popular statement plant for offices! Adaptable to various lighting scenarios and requiring just an ocassional watering and pruning, the Dragon Tree is a great plant for any office.
Dracaena Compacta
A tall yet narrow slow grower, the Dracaena Compacta requires almost no maintenance and is the perfect choice for smaller spaces and tighter corners
Easy Care Office Plants for Desks
There’s nothing better than working with a leafy companion by your side, and even better when it’s always glowing and making you look like the office green thumb! Here are some fabulous desk plants that are incredibly easy to take care of in almost any environment:
Braided Money Tree
Given their reputation as bearers of good luck and wealth, it’s no surprise that the Braided Money Tree is a popular plant for offices! This adorable bonsai sits perfectly on a desk and will hopefully bring good luck at work, too.
Zanzibar Gem
For care-takers that often forget to water, the Zanzibar Gem is the perfect plant. This plant stores water in its roots, which means it can go over a month without any water. It can also survive in low light, though it will grow much faster in bright indirect light.
Parlor Palm
Craving a dose of tropics while you work? The Parlor Palm is a miniature palm that brings all the vacay vibes to any space it graces. Adaptable to low light and requiring regular watering, this perfect pick-me-up is a great choice.
Cascading Pothos
If you’re looking for a fast-growing plant that will literally remind you when to water, the Cascading Pothos is your best bet. These plants need nothing more than water once every week or so, and will start to shrivel when they get extra thirsty. Worry not! Water this plant and watch it within hours spring back to life.
Get Your Office Plants Delivered
The easiest way to spruce up your office with living greenery? Get it delivered! Léon & George makes it easy to bring beautifully potted plants into any space, and with on-going care tips and lifetime Plant Doctor support, it’s even easier to keep them glowing over time.