What if the secret to a pleasant and inspiring home office was to install green plants that can purify the air? Here are 5 houseplants that you will enjoy the company of during your teleworking hours!
It was already known that green plants were beneficial in workspaces, for concentration as well as for motivation. However, some plants are even capable of improving air quality. A superpower of plants that is interesting in a room such as an office where many pollutants are concentrated. What plants should you install in your office to help purify the air? Here are 5 plants that are perfect for a healthy and inspiring home office. Note, however, that the presence of green plants does not exempt you from ventilating your office daily.The areca, the small depolluting palm that gives an exotic air to your office
This splendid indoor palm, the areca (or chrysalidocarpus lutescens), would have depolluting properties: it would be effective in, absorbing toluene and xylene. Note that Areca humidifies the air, making it the perfect companion to alleviate winter dryness in your office.
To avoid spoiling anything, it brings a pretty exotic touch to your home workspace with its aerial foliage and is very easy to maintain. Give it a bright location (without direct sunlight) and water it regularly, letting the substrate dry slightly between two waterings and never letting water stagnate in the saucer. You can also spray the leaves and stems of your areca with non-calcareous water (rainwater is perfect).
Chlorophytum, the easy-going plant that purifies the air in your office
Chlorophytum (or chlorophytum comosum) is known to be a depolluting houseplant: it absorbs benzene, toluene, carbon monoxide, but also odours and smoke. Its long, thin, supple leaves have earned it the nickname "spider plant" or "hairy chlorophytum". To take advantage of its graceful drooping habit, place it high up on one of the shelves of your desk. You can also suspend it.
Chlorophytum thrives in bright offices (without direct sun) but also does well in shade and partial shade. Water it moderately and offer it a little fertilizer in the spring. Note that its cuttings are child's play thanks to the seedlings that grow at the end of long stolons.
Spathiphyllum, the white flowers that help improve the air quality in your office
Spathiphyllum, also known as the "moonflower" or "peace lily" in homage to its elegant white bloom, is said to be very effective in filtering the majority of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), including formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. Make it a place on your desk!
Especially since the spathiphyllum is an undemanding houseplant: it appreciates bright locations (without direct sun) and regular watering (let the soil dry out between 2 waterings). Avoid drafts.
Dracaena, one of the most effective depolluting plants to invite into your office
The dragon tree (or dracanea) is one of the most effective depolluting plants, absorbing no less than 6 VOCs, carbon monoxide, toluene, trichloroethylene, xylene, but also benzene and formaldehyde. So invite this little tree with a dishevelled head and exotic looks to your home office!
The dracaena is an easy-going plant as long as you offer it a bright location and regular watering.
Boston fern, the depolluting plant with lush foliage for a green home office
The Boston fern (or NephrolepisFern exaltata) would be an excellent depolluting plant since it would absorb formaldehyde and xylene without complaining. Hanging or placing high up on one of the shelves in your office, can let its beautifully cut fronds fall.
The Boston fern will thrive in offices that offer indirect light. Water it regularly: its soil should remain moist (without being soggy). It likes humidity: remember to spray its foliage with non-calcareous water (use rainwater).