Introduction
In the last couple of decades, business owners have come up with a plethora of different methods when it comes to increasing the productivity and the overall satisfaction of their employees. One of the most ingenious, and yet, probably, simplest and cheapest methods would certainly be the addition of office plants in workplaces. Adding just a little touch of green has proven to work miracles in boosting employees’ morale, productivity and health. With all this in mind, it would be difficult to argue against having plants in the office. For now, let’s just focus on the most obvious benefits and some tips on choosing the appropriate plants.
Increase in productivity
In recent years, numerous studies have 
shown that having just a single plant in an office can lead to a dramatic increase in the productivity of employees working there. Additionally, studies have shown that the employees’ efforts to successfully finish a particular task, and their general working abilities are being directly affected by the physical workspace. It is a proven point that plants can significantly contribute to reducing one’s stress levels, and, in turn, increase that person’s productivity level by almost 14%. Plants can also participate by turning an office into a healthy and harmonious place, thus reducing the negative work feelings that some workers might experience.
Positive impact on health
Another important feature of having plants in offices is their ability to combat low humidity and indoor air pollution effectively. This is even more important, given the fact that these two are commonly marked as major threats to public health. By releasing healthy amounts of moisture into the air, plants can significantly aid in maintaining desirable humidity levels. This way, the chances of someone catching the flu or cold are significantly decreased. One of the biggest issues employees face in their office spaces is the so-called “Sick Building Syndrome,” a phenomenon that can affect building occupants by making them experience negative comfort and health effects. Plants can aid in this case by scrubbing the office air of all the toxins that might come from carpets, office paint, cleaners, plastics or basically any other object commonly used in office spaces. Office plants can perform this task by using their root systems to neutralize harmful toxins, and, subsequently, convert them into plant nutrients.
Choosing wisely
When choosing the best office plants, one should pay attention to a couple of things, so as to make the right choice. One of the most important things would be to assess the office lightning. Being in an enclosed space means that a plant will not get full sunlight. However, there are some low – light plants that will be perfectly fine if placed in the center of the floor, or at a certain distance from the windows. It can also be quite useful if some plants are carefully placed in the vicinity of fluorescent lights. When looking for plants, one should also pay attention to the office space where plants are supposed to be placed. Available vertical space, counter space or the floor should all be taken into consideration. Finally, one should also determine the exact purpose of the plants. A flowering plant can add to the positive atmosphere and brighten the room, whereas a green, leafy plant can be much more effective at battling carbon-oxide and adding oxygen.…