Looking for a fun way to bring some vacation cheer to the office? You can with the addition of exotic plants. Our top 5 exotic plants will instantly transport you to warm places full of sun, beach and sea.
The banana plant
Banana plants are eminently reminiscent of tropical places and distant destinations. This plant is officially called Musa and belongs to the Musaceae family.
The banana plant has an unusual growth habit in that each leaf develops in coils. From the stem, which is called sham stem, the leaves emerge in rolls and only when they are fully grown do they become straight.
The banana plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and will instantly add a wonderful summer touch to any room in your office.
Read more about the runway plant here.
The dragon blood tree
The dragon blood tree bears the official name Dracaena and exists in many several sub species. This beautiful plant has many groups of upright leaves, which can vary in color from very light to very dark green. Some species have leaves with a dark red margin and also secrete the typical red resin, which is what gave this plant its name: it was once thought to be dragon’s blood.
Some species of the dragon blood tree can grow several meters tall, making this plant another real exotic eye-catcher.
Read more about the dragon blood tree here.
The pineapple plant
The pineapple plant is an incredibly fun plant that immediately brings to mind vacations and cocktails. And another fun windfall: a real pineapple grows out of this plant!
The pineapple plant belongs to the bromeliad family and has a whole bunch of long and pointed dark green leaves, characteristic of the pineapple plant. The leaves grow in rosette form and in the middle only 1 small pineapple will emerge.
The plant itself can grow about 80 centimeters tall and will continue to grow happily after the pineapple blooms and continuously delight your office with a vacation atmosphere.
Read more about the pineapple plant here.
The elephant leg
The elephant’s leg gets its name from its stem: it has a thickening at the bottom that indeed reminds one of an elephant’s leg. This thickening has an important function, as the plant stores water in it. This plant is officially called Beaucarnea and features beautiful very bright green thin leaves, which first shoot up and then hang down.
This plant will also transform your office into a sunny paradise and is very low maintenance.
Read more about the elephant leg here.
The manila palm
The manila palm is also a truly exotic plant, consisting of pinnate leaves emerging from a so-called crown axis. The trunk of this palm is also somewhat thicker on the underside, but less so than the elephant leg. The trunk can be either dark or light and will sometimes contain some dry leaves, just like palms that grow outdoors in warm areas.
This palm is reminiscent of exotic beaches and small islands, giving your office a summer look all at once!
Read more about the manila palm here.
Which plant appeals to you the most?
Is your interest piqued and are you curious how one of these plants can also bring your office into full vacation spirit? Then please contact Any Green. Together we will look at the possibilities, fully adapted to your wishes and the available space.
