Would you like to freshen up that dry and saturated air in your office? Of course, opening a few windows helps a lot, but as soon as you close them the polluted air still circulates through your office space. The ideal solution to this problem is tremendously simple: just place a few air-purifying plants!
Many studies have amply proven, that certain plants possess excellent air-purifying properties. For example, these plants are able to filter substances such as trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde from the air. Formaldehyde in particular is known as a substance that can cause headaches, for example.
When you purify the air in this way, it is many times easier to do your daily work in a healthy living environment. We have probably listed 7 of these plants for you.
1. Dracaena
Also called dragon blood tree, this plant is a beautiful plant with a tall trunk and long leaves that comes in several varieties. This plant is very easy to maintain and looks very stylish. You can perfectly place the plant in any spot in semi-shade, making it a plant of choice for an office environment.
2. Curly fern
The Nephrolepis exaltata is a curly fern, which not only purifies the air but also keeps indoor humidity at a healthy level. The plant is very lush and can become nicely full, so you can perfectly place this plant in a prominent spot. This plant is also very easy to maintain.
3. Gold Palm
The gold palm is also called Areca palm and is one of the most powerful air-purifying plants. The leaves of the gold palm are beautifully long and slender, while the stems have a golden yellow color. This is where the beautiful plant gets its name. This plant can grow large and does well in a reception area, or in a flex work space.
4. Spoonplant
The Spathiphyllum or spoon plant is especially for people who like ornamental plants. This plant can also sometimes bloom with small white flowers. This plant is also very easy to maintain and requires very little light and water. Because the flowers look like little spoons, the plant got this cute name.
5. ivy
Ivy is officially called Hedera helix and everyone knows this plant: especially on older properties, ivy looks beautiful growing against a facade. But you can also place the ivy perfectly indoors. You can then let the ivy grow with a few stems, or just let it hang from a pot. This plant also purifies the air in the office, improving the living environment and the concentration of you and your employees.
6. Rubber Plant
Ficus robusta is one of the easiest plants around. Among other things, this plant grows in dry areas, so requires very little water. Also, this plant is very nice if you want to give a room a special accent because of its distinct and beautiful appearance. The dark rubbery green leaves look great in bright spaces.
7. Sansevieria
Finally, one of the most popular plants for the office: the Sansevieria. This plant is almost impossible to break and therefore fits very well in a work environment. The plant also provides improved humidity and more oxygen in the air. A perfect plant available in many subspecies.
Curious about the possibilities for your office? Then contact Any Green and we will be happy to provide you with advice on air-purifying plants.
