10 of the Best Plants For Your Workspace

If your workspace has little to no natural light, the ZZ plant will instantly become your new best friend. They're drought-tolerant thanks to their ability to store water and are virtually indestructible—even if you forget to water it.

Snake plants, also known as Mother-In-Law’s Tongue, thrive on forgetfulness. If you forget to ask your colleague to water it while you’re on vacation, it’ll be fine. Heck, if you don’t water it for months, it will still look great!

For a fuss-free workplace companion that’s easy to grow and fun to look at, try the Jade plant. They’re from the succulent family so do well with infrequent watering and grow slowly, so you don’t have to worry about having your desk turn into a jungle.

Sometimes workspaces can get stuffy and don’t always have great air circulation. Plants like the dracaena purify the air and come in many different shapes and colours. They’re even recommended by NASA for their purifying qualities.

Who doesn’t like a bit of flower power to get them through a hard day at work? Peace lilies are beautiful, low-maintenance plants that enjoy indirect sunlight and shade. Perfect for any cubicle or dark workspace.

Bamboo is a great plant to add greenery to your workspace without the fuss. Stick them in water, and you’re good to go! Though bamboo won't survive in water forever, it can take years before it starts to wilt.

If you’re fortunate to have a workspace near a window, tiny succulents like fairy cacti are an excellent choice to dress up your space. They enjoy sunlight, but don’t need to be watered very often and can thrive in dry environments.

Despite having an icky name, spider plants are considered to be one of the most adaptable houseplants around. They can grow in many different environments and like indirect light. This is another type of plant that survives on little water.

It’s likely you know at least one person with a devil’s ivy plant. Whether it’s dangling from a TV stand in your grandma’s living room or draped over your boss’ desk, these plants grow virtually anywhere and are perfect for any office space.

If you’re looking to add more than a little green to your space, African Violets make a beautiful and colourful addition that love a lot of natural sunlight. Best of all, they’re small and don’t take up a lot of space!