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Keep These Low-Maintenance Plants On Your Work Desk To Boost Your Health

Workspace looking a little drab? Breathe some life into your office with easy-to-care-for plants that also boast myriad health benefits

March 3, 2020

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Not only can plants remove toxins from the air, but according to a study conducted by the Texas A&M University, keeping potted plants and flowers around you can improve creative performance and problem-solving skills. They can also make your homes or workspaces more inviting to improve moods.

If you’re looking for plants to spruce up your office space, we’ve rounded up 10 low-maintenance options that are great for hardworking folk like yourself – that is to say, your office plant would still thrive, even if you’re don’t have green-thumbs (or the time to care for it). Only requiring minimal care, these plants are sure to stay for a long time.

Here are nine plants that you should seriously consider adding to your desk.

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Keep These Low-Maintenance Plants On Your Work Desk To Boost Your Health
Snake Plant
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Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, these hardy plants can survive for days even without being watered. It can even thrive under fluorescent lights, making them great for offices.

According to the NASA study, they also have a high chemical removal rate, and are able to absorb formaldehyde, a toxic agent found in paper bags and synthetic fibres that can make our throats feel scratchy and noses itch. Besides this, they also release oxygen at night, making them great for bedrooms and home offices too.

Its strappy leaves also make a nice statement and will bring colour to your otherwise drab office. All you need to do is to place it under bright, indirect light and water it once a month.

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Money Plant
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Possibly every Singaporean’s favourite office plant – the money plant (Scindapsus aureus or Epipremnum aureum) is not only just low-maintenance, it’s also believed to bring prosperity and luck to its owner with its round and flat leaves that resemble coins. For it to thrive, all it requires is bright light, with no direct sunlight. But regardless whether it brings you material abundance, the money plant is a powerful air purifying plant that will effectively clean up the air in the office.

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Spider Plant
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The spider plant (Chrolophytum comosum) is another low-maintenance indoor plant that can make your office feel more homey. It prefers to dry out between waterings, so that’s one less thing to worry about.

Similar to the money plant, the spider plant is also great at clearing toxins from the air and filtering out toxic substances such as formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. It’s also often displayed in hanging baskets, adding some visual interest to a dull office space. Once they grow out longer stems with smaller spider plant clumps at the tip, you can trim them off and grow them in another pot.

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Cactus
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If you’re a plant novice, a cactus would be your best bet. The small, robust plant requires very little water to survive and even prefers to go a few days without water, requiring only sunlight.

With more than 2,000 different types of cacti to choose from, the most common ones include the Myrtillocactus, Echinocereus schmollii, or Cleistocactus winteri species as they do well indoors. Just make sure to keep your cactus somewhere where no one is likely to be reaching across your desk.

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Aloe Vera
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If you spend a lot of time out of the office or going on business trips, the aloe plant is the perfect plant for you. Infrequent watering is completely fine – you just need to give it a little soak once every couple of weeks, as long as they have lots of light.

It prides itself on being a multi-purpose plant that may come in handy in the future. Not only does it have air-filtering qualities and can remove substances such as formaldehyde and benzene from the air, the gel inside it can also be used to treat cuts and burns.

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Pothos
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Chances are you’ve seen a pothos plant (Epipremnum aureum) in your office before – your boss probably has one. This popular office plant is hardy and small, perfect on shelves and in tiny corners. It’s very easy to care for and does well with almost no sunlight.

Another reason for its popularity would be its aesthetically pleasing leaves that tend to drape over shelves, cubicle walls and file cabinets. Though it grows quite quickly, the leaves are also easy to trim and you can plant them in new pots to grow more of them – free plants for your colleagues!

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Terrarium
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Terrariums are a delightful accessory for your work desk. Customising your own is also a therapeutic activity to calm your mind and boost creativity. All you need to do is to choose a container, add a layer of gravel, some soil, and then a few clumps of moss and you’re good to go. You can even go the extra mile to add tiny ferns or other plants that like moist conditions and there you have it, a self-sustaining, Pinterest-worthy mini-garden.

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English Ivy
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You may have noticed this vine-like plant growing on the side of trees or buildings. But did you know the English Ivy also makes a great indoor plant? This low-maintenance plant is perfect for offices with poor air circulation. It purifies the air by removing airborne mould that may trigger allergies – suitable for those who suffer from asthma or breathing difficulties.

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Peace Lily
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The beautiful white blooms of the peace lily plant are sure to jazz up your office desk. According to the NASA Clean Air Study, this plant can remove toxic organic compounds from the surroundings. It is also extremely easy to care for, and can thrive under artificial light.

 

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