Plants for your home office

An alarm clock that rings 10 minutes before the first meeting, the cat that has already tapped out a nice variant of your mail several times by running over your keyboard and that one roommate who walks into your Teams meeting just a bit too revealing. No, working from home is not always easy, but we get by just fine. And why not work in an environment with lots of greenery and cosiness around you? Besides looking nice, air-purifying plants have also been proven to have a positive effect on your concentration and productivity. So off to the shop you go. At GreenBubble we are happy to give you a hand in finding plants that make your home office just that little bit more fun and don't mind being forgotten once in a while.

Pachira Aquatica (Money tree)

To give yourself an extra penny for all the hard work, try the Pachira Aquatica. This is because the Pachira is also known as the ‘Money Tree’. The plant got this nickname because in the Far East, it is believed that its leaves can catch money.... Worth a try, right? Besides its beautiful leaves, the Pachira Aquatica consists of several stems which are woven together to form one large trunk. This makes the plant stand just a bit sturdier to catch all those notes. Place the Pachira Aquatica in a nice spot in normal daylight. The plant does not like too much sunlight and will not promote the development of new leaves.

Coffea Arabica (coffee plant)

Make me a cup of coffee. The coffee plant should not be missing in your home office. The name says it all: with the Coffea Arabica you can grow your own coffee beans! Just be patient, because with proper care the coffee plant will grow its beans after about four years. The coffee plant does not need much care and is therefore ideal for your home office. Make sure the soil is always slightly moist. In summer, the plant needs more water than in winter. Furthermore, the coffee plant likes a warm and light place, but be careful with too much direct sunlight. This can cause the leaves to shrivel up.

Strelitzia Nicolai

A sunny home office? Take a look at the Strelitzia Nicolai. This houseplant will instantly bring your office into Spanish spheres, even during rainy days. Olé! The Strelitzia is allowed to stand in full sunlight. Indeed; the plant even needs its hours of sun to stay beautiful. Did you know that the Strelitzia is known for the cracks in its leaves? This is self-protection of the plant. Given that it grows on the coast of Spain in the wind, the cracks in its leaves help guide the wind. Thus, the plant prevents an entire stem from breaking off with every gust of wind.

Dracaena Yellow Coast

If you really take the crown in terms of poor plant care, then the Dracaena is for you. Dracaenas are known as very easy houseplants. They require little maintenance and need little attention. Give the Dracaena some water once every four weeks and the plant will soon be happy. Ideal, then, if you are busy with meetings and grade lists. With its strikingly coloured leaves, the Dracaena Marginata adds just that little bit of colour to your home office. Just make sure the plant is not in sunlight. This can cause the colours to fade.

Monstera Deliciosa

The Monstera Deliciosa really stands out in your home office. With its huge leaves that climb up the moss stick, the plant immediately gives your interior a tropical vibe. The leaves of the Monstera have large holes. For this reason, the Monstera is also called the ‘Hole plant’. The Monstera likes to stand in normal daylight or in the shade. The plant does not like direct sunlight and will not do the leaves much good. Give the Monstera a weekly splash of water and it will shine in your home office.