What are the best aesthetic plants for my office?
- Jade plant
- ZZ plant
- Chinese evergreens
- Snake plant
- Fiddle-Leaf fig tree
- Calathea plant
- Peace lilies
- Pothos plant
- Succulents
- Lucky bamboo
Offices, even for remote work situations, all deserve to be beautiful, tranquil places to be in. Whether you’re working in a sunny, spacious room, or you’re stuck in a corner cubicle, plants are an excellent way to spruce up your workspace.
That said, it’s best to pick out plants that are easy to care for while adding some striking and attractive accents to your space — so you don’t have to stress about its survival alongside your workload. Here are our top recommendations for aesthetic office plants:
Jade plant
Jade plants, which are believed to bring in good luck, are a type of succulent — which means they have glossy leaves and robust nature. All they need is some indirect light and infrequent watering. Aside from that, they can survive some pretty harsh conditions. Plus, it’s on the compact side, meaning it rarely grows taller than a few inches and easily fits onto tabletops. So it’s one of the easier plants to decorate your office desk with.
ZZ plant
This ZZ plant, much like the jade plant, also has glossy green leaves and is very easy to grow. They grow slowly and rarely get any wider than 4 inches around, so they stay compact enough to fit into just about any office. These plants, while they thrive in bright light, will do just fine in low-light conditions too. And, like succulents, they require very little water! If you start seeing it wilt or lose leaves, it just needs some water to perk right back up.
Chinese evergreens
Chinese evergreens, also known as aglaonema plants, are colorful stunners that are sure to be an attractive focal point in any workspace. The most popular is the Aglaonema Katrina, which has pink stems and vivid maroon leaves. This makes it an excellent choice if you want more color around your desk. Plus, they’re low-maintenance — just make sure it gets lots of bright, indirect light to keep its colors vibrant!
Snake plant
With its sharp leaves and bright yellow, green, and white variegations, snake plants — also called sansevierias — are another aesthetically pleasing plant to consider for your office. Snake plants are one of the hardier plants that you can pick, being able to survive low-light conditions and even drought! They’re basically perfect for plant parents who are so busy they might occasionally forget to water their office plants.
Fiddle-Leaf fig tree
If you love a more-is-more approach to decorating your office, then you might want to consider getting a Fiddle-Leaf — these are the biggest plants on the list and have large and shiny foliage, so they’re best placed in the corners of your office. That said, you’ll love this plant’s distinct appeal that can liven up even the dreariest of offices! And, don’t worry about having to water it. Despite their larger size, these plants can go just fine without water for a week.
Calathea plant
The Calathea plant’s reptilian leaf patterns with striking green and white tones will add interest to any desk or shelf in your office. It’s relatively easy-going, so caring for this small yet attractive plant won’t take much of your time. What’s more, this low-light plant is non-toxic, too — so it’s completely safe for any pets or children that may be around your work area!
Peace lilies
Adding a peace lily to your office is a great way to add some flowers to your space — that last much longer than the traditional cut flower bouquets do. One thing to note is that, despite their showy reactions to lacking water (they wilt quite dramatically), they are low-maintenance and only need the occasional watering and misting to be happy. Perfect for busy professionals who want a beautiful flowering centerpiece for their office!
Pothos plant
One of the most popular house plants, pothos varieties also make excellent office decor. They’re small enough to fit on most desks, shelves, and even on your window sills — and only need indirect sunlight and minimal maintenance to thrive. In fact, they grow so rapidly that you might soon need to prune them to keep their lush vines in check! The only thing you need to keep out for in terms of care is yellowed leaves, which often indicate that they’ve been overwatered, or overexposed to sunlight.
Succulents
If you’re a complete plant novice, then picking up a succulent is the safest choice you can make. They store water in their thick leaves, so they don’t mind if you only water them weekly. They also grow best in natural light and dry air, so they’re perfect by the window of your office. There is a slew of succulents you can keep — like a Rose Cabbage, which has an attractive arrangement of buds in a rosette — which are ideal for even the most cramped office spaces.
Lucky bamboo
For a unique pot of nature for your desk, consider the Lucky Bamboo — they’re said to bring in good luck, which is a great thing to have at work. And, these plants need very little watering or light, meaning it’s one of the best options out there for shady corner cubicles!
Key Takeaway
Plants can transform your workspace into an area that’s pleasant to be in — so why not try adding some of these aesthetic office plants to your space? There are plenty of options in our list as well as our full plant catalog. Order any of them today, and you can receive these plants, personally delivered by our logistics team right to your doorstep!
10 Best Aesthetic Plants to Add to Your Office
