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Everything you need to know to start your office plant journey: answering questions about plant costs, how many plants you'll need, and more.

Whether you're an office manager in charge of organising plants or an interior designer doing research for a client, this collection of articles will help you get started with indoor planting.

Everything you need to know to get started with office plants.

Intro

Office Plant Rental

Internal Floorstanding Planting 

Small Internal Plants

Inbuilt Planting

Internal Cabinet Trough Planting

Ceiling Rafts

Living Walls

Moss Walls

Summing up

Internal Floorstanding Planting 

Curious about the cost of office plants from a plant company? This blog breaks down typical budgets for various workspace planting features, from floorstanding pots to living walls. Whether you're adding greenery to desks, walls, or bespoke joinery, you'll find helpful estimates to make the most of your budget. Inside you'll find both purchase prices and the cost to hire office plants.

Curious about the cost of office plants? This blog by Plant Plan breaks down typical budgets for various planting features, from floorstanding pots to ceiling rafts and living walls. Whether you're adding greenery to desks, walls, or bespoke joinery, you'll find helpful estimates to make the most of your budget. Learn how to plan for economies of scale and discover tips to balance cost with design impact.

What do office plants cost?

Office Plants 101

Overview

WELL Building Standard Requirements for Plants

The impact of plants on air quality

Author's recommendation

Planting in small offices vs planting in large offices

Cost of planting in offices

Conclusion

Author's recommendation 

Learn how to determine how many office plants you need, balancing WELL standards with sightlines and impactful interior design.

Understand what makes an amazing plant design, from architecture to aftercare.

Planting Design

How many office plants do I need?

Introduction

1. Evaluate Your Office Environment

2. Choosing the Right Plants

3. Setting Up for Success

4. Ongoing Care and Maintenance

5. Pest Control and Prevention

6. Troubleshooting Common Problems

7. Long-Term Office Plant Strategy

Need help?

If you're thinking about organising and maintaining your own office plants, here's a quick guide to make sure you have the best chance of success!

Key Takeaways

Our Quick Guide to Office Plant Care

Discover how to look after your plants so that they never go hungry, thirsty, or sun-lighty again.

Plant Care 101

Plant care 101

Asparagus Fern (Asparagus setaceus)

Prayer Plant (Calathea orbifolia)

Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus)

Elephant Ear (Alocasia calidora)

Wax Plant (Hoya lineariensis)

Quince Tree (Heteropanx chinensis)

Aralia Fabian (Polyscias Fabian)

Sam McCarthy

Amy Hales

The coolest office plants as chosen by Team Plant Plan; from timeless classics to things you're probably not used to seeing in offices!

Discover the coolest office plants, handpicked by our team of plant enthusiasts. From delicate ferns to striking Alocasias, find unique greenery that adds style and character to your workspace.

The coolest office plants (by people who look at plants all day)

The coolest office plants

Sansevieria (Snake Plant)

Philodendron

Pothos (Devil's Ivy)

Spider Plant

Peace Lily

Bamboo Palm

FAQs

How we can help

6 best low-maintenance indoor plants for offices with low lighting

As the remote workforce continues to grow, offices across the globe are stepping up their attempts to attract employees to the office. After many years of working from home, employees seek more incentives to travel to the office with a new-found love of both comfortable and creative surroundings.

People spend longer in spaces with biophilic designs, and biophilic office spaces are no exception. Bringing nature into the workplace is a great way to warm up the office and cultivate a calm and welcoming environment. Yet, as living, breathing things that need light and nutrients to grow, office plants inevitably pose some challenges.

6 best low-maintenance indoor plants for offices with low lighting

As the remote workforce continues to grow, offices across the globe are stepping up their attempts to attract employees to the office. After many years of working from home, employees seek more incentives to travel to the office with a new-found love of both comfortable and creative surroundings.

People spend longer in spaces with biophilic designs, and biophilic office spaces are no exception. Bringing nature into the workplace is a great way to warm up the office and cultivate a calm and welcoming environment. Yet, as living, breathing things that need light and nutrients to grow, office plants inevitably pose some challenges.


1) Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
There are many variations of Sansevieria, the most popular of which include the Trifasciata, Kirkii and Zeylanica. Sansevieria plants are among the best desk plants thanks to their strength, durability and ability to survive through the most neglectful conditions with minimal lighting and nutrition.


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6 best low-maintenance indoor plants for offices with low lighting

As the remote workforce continues to grow, offices across the globe are stepping up their attempts to attract employees to the office. After many years of working from home, employees seek more incentives to travel to the office with a new-found love of both comfortable and creative surroundings.

People spend longer in spaces with biophilic designs, and biophilic office spaces are no exception. Bringing nature into the workplace is a great way to warm up the office and cultivate a calm and welcoming environment. Yet, as living, breathing things that need light and nutrients to grow, office plants inevitably pose some challenges.

 

Windowless offices are the norm these days but are by no means the most healthy environments for workers. According to The Journalist’s Resource, workers that spend their time in an office without windows are proven to be less happy, less healthy and more stressed than their colleagues with steady sources of daylight.

While many businesses simply can’t afford nor justify the hassle of relocating, there are less drastic ways to establish a welcoming, comfortable environment for employees in a windowless office.

Recent research by Human Spaces found that biophilic design increases both productivity and creativity levels by up to 15%. Plants are a key principle of biophilic design and have many benefits for human health and well-being. According to Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui, the Wellbeing Postdoctoral Fellow with the Royal Horticultural Society, office plants can:

·        Improve air quality

·        Increase cognitive performance

·        Reduce stress levels

·        Alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety


Low-maintenance office plants

There’s no doubt that biophilic design both inspires and energizes the workforce. What is likely less energizing, however, is the idea of caring for hundreds of office plants with various demands.

The good news is there are plenty of low-maintenance indoor plants that will invigorate your office space without becoming an additional source of worry and stress. The even better news is that Plant Plan exists to make the entire process easier for you.

Plant Plan

We’ve been enriching office environments with nature for over four decades. With a dedication to biophilic design, plant selection, installation and ongoing maintenance, we offer comprehensive planting and maintenance services for your convenience. This includes selecting the best desk plants to thrive in your unique office space.

So, without further ado, here are the top six office plants that are guaranteed to revitalize your office space with very little fuss.

 

1) Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
There are many variations of Sansevieria, the most popular of which include the Trifasciata, Kirkii and Zeylanica. Sansevieria plants are among the best desk plants thanks to their strength, durability and ability to survive through the most neglectful conditions with minimal lighting and nutrition.

2) Philodendron
Philodendrons are a large family of plants with more than 450 variations in the world. One of the most popular varieties is the Heart-Leaf Philodendron, a plant that prefers low to medium light conditions. Though a Philodendron is not the best choice for a windowless office, it’s a fantastic office plant for shaded, north-facing spaces.

A Heart-Leaf Philodendron, known by its official term as the Philodendron Scandens, can be hung from the ceiling and left to establish beautiful hanging leaves for added dimension. They can also trail up trellises or be kept in pots to cascade down the back of a desk to add an interesting focal point to an otherwise bare office space.

3) Pothos
Pothos plants make the perfect office plants thanks to their adaptability. No matter where it’s placed, a pothos adapts to just about any condition it’s subject to with minimal care and attention needed. As a vining plant, the pothos can trail on a trellis, from the ceiling, or on a shelf to add both depth and dimension to a windowless office.

4) Spider Plant
Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) thrive in the shade, positioning them high in the rankings of the best plants for an office with no windows. The spider plant can easily survive one or two days of neglect and will quickly forgive forgetfulness. 

5) Peace Lily
A Spathiphyllum (AKA Peace Lily) is a low-maintenance indoor plant and one of the few flowering plants to tolerate low light conditions. Blooming twice yearly with blooms lasting for several months, the Peace Lily boasts beautiful dark green leaves and an elegant shape that adds a touch of sophistication to a dimly lit office space.

6) Bamboo Palm
The Chamaedorea Elegans, commonly known as a Bamboo Palm, is easily recognised by its vibrant foliage. The Bamboo Palm prefers life in the shade of a north-facing room, which is the primary reason it gains a spot within the ranks of the best desk plants. Bamboo Palms are also pet-friendly, making them an ideal choice for animal-friendly offices.

FAQs:

Q: How many plants should I have in my office?


A: The number of plants you should have in your office depends on the size of your workspace and the available natural light. As a general rule, aim for one medium-sized plant per every 100 square feet of space.

 

Q: Do office plants require a lot of maintenance?


A: Not necessarily. Many office plants are low-maintenance and require minimal attention. It's important to choose plants that are suited for the lighting and temperature conditions of your office.

 

Q: Can office plants improve air quality?


A: Yes, office plants can improve air quality by removing harmful toxins from the air and releasing oxygen.


How we can help.

At Plant Plan, we offer a wide range of options for office plant hire, including sustainable office plants, indoor plant hire, and office landscaping with plant displays. Our indoor plant hire service allows businesses to choose from a variety of plants to suit their office's aesthetic and size. And with our office plants for lease, businesses can change up their plants regularly to keep their office looking fresh and vibrant.

Our professional plant care service ensures that your office plants will remain healthy and vibrant. We provide regular maintenance, such as watering, fertilizing, and pruning, to keep your plants looking their best. We also offer advice on the best plants for your office environment and can help you choose the right plants for your space. With our professional plant care, you can be sure that your office plants will remain healthy and attractive.

Introduction 

Placemaking is all about the intentional design and management of public spaces to create environments that promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being. It’s not just about the physical layout but also about fostering a sense of community and connection. At its core, placemaking transforms spaces into places that people love to be in, whether it's a park, a plaza, or even a street corner.

Link with Biophilia & Biophilic Design

But placemaking isn’t just about human-centered design. It's deeply connected to plants, biophilia, and biodiversity. Now, you might be wondering, what do these concepts have to do with placemaking?

Let me introduce Dr Stephen Kellert, a Professor Emeritus at Yale University. His work focused on understanding the connection between nature and humanity with a particular interest in the human need for nature, and sustainable design and development. In relation to placemaking, he said:

“One of the great challenges of our time is to bring the beneficial experience of nature into the design of contemporary buildings, landscapes, communities, and cities.”

Let's break it down. Biophilia is the idea that humans have an innate connection to nature. We’re naturally drawn to the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world. This connection is crucial when it comes to creating spaces that feel inviting and restorative. That’s where plants and biodiversity come into play.

Placemaking Benefits

As for the benefits of linking biophilia and placemaking, integrating plants and diverse ecosystems into urban spaces doesn’t just make them look more appealing—it also promotes physical health and mental well-being, supports local wildlife, and improves air quality. In other words, it makes these places more alive and vibrant, turning them into spaces where people want to spend time.

Another fascinating thing about placemaking is that it’s not just about aesthetics or community spirit—it also has economic benefits. Well-designed public spaces can increase property values, attract businesses, and reduce crime rates. For example, Bryant Park in New York City saw a significant increase in foot traffic and a decrease in crime after a placemaking initiative transformed it into a beautiful public space.

Who’s involved in Placemaking

Now, you might be thinking, ‘Who exactly is responsible for placemaking?’ Whilst the answer is “everyone”, the people who can have the most impact through their day jobs are urban planners, architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and indoor planting experts. On top of that, community members also play a part, whether it’s a small company like the Urban Oasis in Vauxhall who use their profits to plant up the local area, or the people who organise local litter picks and events. It’s a collaborative effort where each voice contributes to creating spaces that truly reflect the needs and desires of the people who use them.

Placemaking works best when it's inclusive, drawing on local culture, history, and the natural environment. By involving the community in the process, the resulting spaces are more likely to be cherished and maintained. If that sounds a bit cliched, an amazing example of this is Vauxhall Pleasure gardens.  This was once a 12 acre public space for events and entertainment, but almost all of it has been developed over.  The local community stepped in to preserve the remaining gardens and an amazing group of architects, engineers, local residents, and businesses joined together to form OurVauxhall, a community group dedicated to placemaking in the neighbourhood.

You can find out more about this amazing example of placemaking by visiting this site.

How we can enhance placemaking with planting

So, how can we enhance placemaking with biophilic design principles, and more importantly, with plants? Biophilic design is the practice of incorporating nature and natural elements into our built environments. It’s about more than just adding a few potted plants here and there—it's about creating a deep connection between the people and the natural world.

Think living walls, green roofs, and indoor gardens. These aren’t just decorative—they’re functional. They reduce stress, boost creativity, improve productivity, and as mentioned earlier, bring economic benefits to an area, too. There’s also biodiversity, where we use a variety of plant species that support local ecosystems, attract pollinators, and even provide food sources for urban wildlife.

Conclusion

So, to summarise, by prioritising biophilic design, we’re not only making spaces more beautiful but also more sustainable and resilient. These principles can be applied in parks, workplaces, schools, and even residential areas, turning every space into a place where both people and nature thrive.

Ready to learn more?

Our CPD sessions will help your team learn more about how plants can impact physical and mental health.

Pothos

Six low-maintenance indoor plants perfect for offices with limited natural light. These hardy plants thrive in low-light conditions and need minimal care, bringing greenery to your workspace with low commitment.

Discover the six best low-maintenance indoor plants perfect for offices with low lighting. Improve your workspace with these easy-to-care-for options that thrive even in challenging environments.

Office Plants 101

What do office plants cost?

How many office plants do I need?

Our Quick Guide to Office Plant Care

The coolest office plants

6 Low-maintenance Indoor Plants for Offices with Low Lighting

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