House plants can be polarising. There are those who love the colour and freshness they can bring. There are those for whom they become a weekly watering (and dusting) chore! However, all house plants are not made equal and there are some which actually provide benefits as well as just nice aesthetic to a space. For working at home, it can be a good way to bring some of the outdoors in. These are great choices of house plants for your home office.
The overall benefits of adding greenery to a work environment cannot be underestimated. With many house plants for your home office having air purifying qualities and improving a sense of wellbeing.
Raindrop Peperomia
There are several varieties of Peperomia. This plant has shiny green leaves in a tear drop shape. It is relatively easy to care for hence being an ideal house plant for your home office. It adds vibrant colour, needs indirect light, and only requires the occasional water as you should allow the soil to dry between waterings.
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia
Commonly known as the ZZ plant, this needs very little watering as it has water-storing rhizomes. It is evergreen and can tolerate low light so it is a good choice for a darker corner of your room.
It is known to remove toxins from the air so can help improve the air quality, however, it is poisonous for pets so it is important to keep them away from any animals.
Monstera Deliciosa – Swiss Cheese Plant
With its large leaves covered in holes, this plant can add a contemporary, modern edge to a room and is perfect for a bare spot in a workspace – or to add interest for your Zoom call backdrops! They can grow quite large (up to 2m) but need minimal watering so tolerate the more neglectful plant owner!
Dracaena Fragrans
A very low-maintenance house plant that makes it suitable for busy workers! It has lush, structured leaves and is a natural humidifier so this is a functional and stylish plant that is also durable.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a fun, spiky green plant that commercially has a number of medicinal uses as it has been known to address various digestive and skin issues. The gel inside the leaves can promote wound healing due to its antibacterial properties.
Easy to maintain, it does not like a lot of watering and enjoys a warm sunny spot. The perfect plant for your desk!
About the author
Louise is an award-winning journalist and speaker who focuses on working from home, remote work and wellbeing. She is the founder of The Homeworker, which is dedicated to helping you thrive when you work from home. The Homeworker publishes articles that are designed to keep you healthy, happy, fulfilled, and more productive in work and life.