The best 30 plants for the office

Green plants in the office not only beautify the workplace, but also create a good climate in the rooms. The green of the plants pleases our eyes and lifts the mood. Large indoor plants absorb noise and are suitable as room dividers in open-plan offices. In addition, many indoor plants, which are easy to care for in the office, have an air-purifying effect. Some of the so-called office plants also increase the humidity.

Office plants

Plants from A to D

Areca palm (Areca catechu)

The areca palm, also betel, catechup or betel nut palm, grows faster than many other palm species, but is slightly demanding in terms of care. The following is ideal for the areca palm.

• very bright location, but not full sun
• copious watering
• fertilize every two weeks

Tip: The areca palm improves the air in the office by breaking down formaldehyde and releasing moisture into the air.

Tree friend (Philodendron scandens)

Philodendron scandens is a climbing plant that is very suitable for bright offices. It is important that the plants are watered regularly so that they do not dry out. The tree friend tolerates the following locations.

• sunny to partially shaded
• Lower temperature limit: 15 degrees Celsius

Mountain Palm (Chamaedora)

Chamaedorea elegans is one of the most popular indoor plants among the mountain palms. The green plants do not make any special demands on care.

• bright to slightly sunny location
• water abundantly
• fertilize every four weeks

Tip: Since the mountain palm filters a lot of pollutants from the air, the indoor climate is enormously improved by these indoor plants.

Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina)

Ficus benjamini are popular office plants that are not that easy to care for. The plants can only tolerate a change of location poorly. Here's what you need to keep the green plants from shedding their leaves.

• a sunny place without drafts
• a temperature between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius
• only a little water

Tip: The dark green leaves of the weeping fig break down pollutants, including formaldehyde, from the air in the room.

Bow hemp (Sansevieria)

Bow hemp is one of the completely uncomplicated office plants, as it forgives almost everything when it comes to location and care, except very dark corners. The plants only make demands on the room temperature. This should not be below 15 degrees Celsius. The green plants tolerate the following.

• all locations
• Dry periods up to two months

Tip: The undemanding bow hemp is an easy-care air purifier for the office, which primarily reduces the carbon dioxide content of the room air.

Dieffenbachia

With its ingeniously colored leaves, the Dieffenbachia is a real eye-catcher in every office. The indoor plants grow very quickly and do not make any great demands on the location. Ideal conditions for these office plants are the ones listed below.

• light to partially shaded location
• regular watering (tolerates shorter dry periods)

Tip: Dieffenbachia is one of the air-purifying houseplants.

Dragon tree (Dracaena)

Dragon trees are characterized by their palm-like leaves. The houseplants are also suitable for offices that receive little sunlight, as the green plants do not like blazing sunlight at all. To do this, they need the following.

• some morning and evening sun
• warmth
• only a little water and fertilizer

Tip: Dragon trees clean the room air from formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene. They also increase the humidity and filter dust out of the air.

Plants from E to F

Real aloe (aloe vera)

The real aloe, also called aloe vera, doesn't need a lot of maintenance. In order for the green plants to feel comfortable, you need the following.

• a warm and sunny location
• only a little water
• one application of fertilizer every four weeks

Tip: The real aloe ensures a good indoor climate.

Ivy (hedera)

The ivy is an easy-care climber. The green plants thrive in almost all locations, but feel particularly comfortable in a bright location without direct sunlight. To increase well-being, the ivy should be cared for as follows.

• water regularly
• fertilize every two weeks

Tip: The ivy cleans the room air from benzene from trichlorethylene. As a "natural air conditioning system", it regulates the humidity and also filters the air. It also reduces the carbon dioxide content in the air.

Efeutute (Epipremmum)

The Efeutute, also called Tonga plant and golden tendril, grows overhanging in the hanging basket or as a climbing plant. There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to care.

• light to partially shaded location
• water regularly
• Spray every now and then with lime-free water

Tip: The Efeutute filters pollutants from the air.

Single leaf (Spathiphyllum)

The single leaf is also known under the name Scheidenblatt, Blattfahne or Friedenslilie. The plants are ideal for the office, as they are also forgiving of care mistakes. Its white flowers, which grow on a long stem, are particularly beautiful. The robust single sheet needs the right care.

• does not tolerate blazing sun and
• no longer dry spells
• is also suitable for north windows

Tip: As a natural air filter, the single sheet ensures a pleasant and fresh room climate, as it reduces the carbon dioxide content in the air, among other things.

Window leaf (Monstera)

The leaves of Monstera deliciosa, the popular houseplant, can grow up to one meter in size. The plants can also be used as room dividers in the office. The following should be observed when caring for the plants.

• bright location, also suitable for the north window
• regular watering
• fertilize every two weeks from April to the end of August

Hard-working Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana)

The hard-working Lieschen beautifies everyday office life with its lush flowers. It grows up to 40 centimeters high and needs a bright location. The following is important for maintenance.

• it is poured abundantly
• it is fertilized once a week between April and September

Plants from G to K

Green lily (chlorophytum)

Green lilies, also known as grass lilies, are extremely popular office plants because they adapt to many location and care conditions. The plants do not care about their location or room temperature. The green plants also adapt to whether they are kept dry or moist. Their modesty is also one of the reasons why they are often called "officials' palms".

Tip: The easy-care green lily absorbs carbon dioxide and thereby improves the indoor climate.

Rubber tree (Ficus elastica)

The rubber tree is an extremely robust plant. So his demands on the care are also low.

• sunny location
• fertilize every two weeks
• regular dedusting of the leaves

Tip: Rubber trees are considered all-rounders for improving the indoor climate. They improve dry air, bind toxins and even filter dust out of the air.

Kentia palms (Howea)

With their long fronds that constantly grow back, Kentia palms are popular office plants that do not make great demands on care. This care is ideal for the Kentia palm.

• a light to partially shaded location
• water once a week
• fertilize in spring and summer

Tip: The Kentia palm purifies the air from pollutants and thus improves the indoor climate.

Clivia (Clivia miniata)

The clive is one of the few green plants that also bloom in the office. However, it is somewhat more demanding in terms of care than other office plants. The clivia should be cared for as follows.

• be kept slightly moist
• stand in a bright spot

Piston thread (aglaonema)

The decorative houseplants are very suitable for office spaces, as they do not make great demands on maintenance. The piston thread feels particularly comfortable when it is not standing alone. In addition to the right neighborhood, the following is ideal for the plants.

• a bright location without direct sunlight
• regular watering (tolerates short dry periods)
• fertilize every four weeks from March to early November

Tip: The piston thread is a good air purifier.

Plants from N to S

Nest fern (Asplenium nidus)

With its apple-green fronds, the nest fern brings a rich green into the office. Since it is one of the undemanding houseplants, it is very easy to care for.

• partially shaded to shady location
• water regularly
• mist every few days with lime-free water
• fertilize now and then

Tip: Nest ferns can be used very well against dry air.

Arrowroot (Maranta leuconeura)

With a height between 10 and 60 centimeters, the arrowroot is an ideal office plant. The optimal conditions for the indoor plants are described below.

• semi-shady to shady location (suitable for the north window)
• Always keep the soil slightly moist
• fertilize once between September and February

Cobbler palm (aspidistra)

The name of the Schusterpalme says it all, because it can be found in many shops and offices. Since it thrives in many locations, it can also be placed in darker corners, but where it grows more slowly. Care measures for the cobbler palm are listed below.

• regular watering at longer intervals
• fertilize once a month

Sword fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

The sword fern feels very comfortable in offices without direct sunlight. However, houseplants have some requirements when it comes to care.

• water and fertilize regularly
• Location: morning and evening sun

Tip: Sword ferns clean the air of pollutants very well.

Radiation or Finger aralia (Schefflera)

The robust Schefflera is an easy-care plant that forgives many a care mistake. In order for the plants to thrive, here are some things to keep in mind.

• light to partially shaded location
• no direct sunlight
• moderate watering
• fertilize every now and then

Tip: Radiated arials are particularly suitable as office plants as they purify the air.

Plants from U to Z

Ufo plant (Pilea peperomioides)

With its lush, green leaves, the UFO plant refreshes every office. The plant, whose leaves look like UFOs, does not make any great demands on care.

• bright to partially shaded location without direct sunlight
• Keep plants moderately moist
• fertilize every two weeks from March to September

Tip: The ufo plant is one of the best air purifiers. However, you should set up several plants so that they can be effective.

African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha)

The African violet is one of the classics of flowering office plants because it blooms again and again. The frugal plant needs this care.

• needs a light to partially shaded location
• does not tolerate waterlogging

Yucca palm (Yucca)

The yucca palm, also known as the palm lily, is not a palm in the botanical sense, but belongs to the asparagus family. The plant is easy to care for and robust. So it can withstand longer dry periods in winter. The yucca palm thrives best with the following care.

• in a sunny to partially shaded spot
• when fertilizing once a week

Tip: If palm lilies are fertilized regularly, they can be up to five meters high.

Room linden (Sparrmannia)

The room linden tree produces white flowers from January to April, in cool offices all year round. The following factors are optimal conditions for the room linden tree.

• bright, airy and cool location (east or west window)
• regular and sufficient watering
• Fertilizer applications once or twice a week

Tip: Linden trees increase the humidity and swallow up noise.

Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii)

The dwarf date palm is the smallest of its kind, but it can reach a height of one meter. The arched leaves are up to 1.5 meters long. The undemanding office plants require the following care.

• little light
• little water

Tip: If you fertilize the dwarf date palm only once a month, it will grow slowly and can also be grown in smaller offices.

Miniature Pepper (Peperomia)

Dwarf pepper comes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The location for the green plants must be chosen according to the leaf color, because the variegated varieties tolerate more sunlight than the green-leaved ones. The following applies to the care of the plants.

• water sparingly
• fertilize now and then

Tip: Dwarf peppers purify the air by lowering formaldehyde levels.

Sedge grass (Cyperus)

The cyprus or sedge grass, also called umbrella plant or water palm, impresses with its graceful appearance. As robust and easy-care plants, they are very suitable for office spaces. The ideal conditions are as follows.

• sunny windowsill
• constantly moist pads
• Fertilize every four weeks

Tip: Sedge grass increases the humidity.