FIVE REASONS YOU NEED PLANTS IN YOUR OFFICE

Lately, I’ve been going crazy on Pinterest pinning plants! I originally started a board for my dream home office, but I ended up pinning so many plants that I had to make a separate board just for plants. I love working in environments that are vibrant and full of energy – plants do a great job of infusing those elements into workspaces (or any space for that matter).

Here are a few reasons you may want to splurge for a few sprigs:

REDUCE STRESS

Several studies have been conducted that show indoor plants can reduce stress levels in work spaces. In addition to reductions in blood pressure and an improved ability to focus, here a few more benefits from a study conducted in 2010:

• 37% reduction in tension and anxiety
• 58% reduction in depression
• 44% reduction in anger/hostility
• 38% reduction in fatigue

INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

Plants reduce excess levels of carbon dioxide in the air which helps concentration. Research shows that in environments where plants are present employees make fewer mistakes and complete tasks faster.

LOOK GOOD

Plants make any space look good, especially when they are in cute planters like these.

IMPROVE HEALTH

Having plants around is also beneficial for your health. Not only do plants reduce carbon dioxide levels, reduce dust levels and toxins created by plastics, paint, furniture and carpeting. As an added bonus, plants can also reduce dry skin!

LOW MAINTENANCE

Not everyone has a green thumb ( I know I don’t). On top of that, fluorescent lighting, fluctuating temperatures and other variables may make it difficult to care for plants in a work environment. The good news is that there are some types of plants that are surprisingly low maintenance. After a bit of research these are the plants I found to be the most ride or die plants.

Do you have plants in your work space? Tweet me a pic or tag me on Instagram – I want to see them!