The Best Indoor Plants for Your Office or Home

Fifteen Great Plant Choices to Brighten Your Interior Environment

The popularity of interior office plants has grown considerably over the years. There are several great reasons to have a plant become a part of your workspace, reasons that have been proven with scientific research. So why not go green and find yourself an office plant? There are a lot of great plants out there that can thrive in an indoors environment. Here are fifteen plants you might want to consider.

1. Spider Plant - A plant with long narrow leaves, it is a very popular houseplant. It is a great plant for beginners. It can thrive in almost any condition and is very tolerant of neglect. Try to keep this plant out of direct sunlight however. They do very well in naturally lit indoor environments. These plants also reduce indoor air pollutants, specifically formaldehyde.

2. English Ivy - This is an evergreen woody climbing plant. It is widely used as an ornamental plant and is great for absorbing the pollutant benzene. The English Ivy can survive in most environments also, but they don't handle temperature fluctuation very well. Try to avoid drafts from frequently opened doors, windows, or air conditioners.

3. Peace Lily - Combating the toxins trichloroethylene and benzene, the Peace Lily, also called the Spathyphlum, lives best in shade and needs little sunlight to thrive. This plant has bold, shiny green foliage with stemless crowns. The leaves are the main attraction, but they are also complemented by white flower stalks. This plant is mildly toxic when ingested by people or pets.

4. Bamboo Palm - This plant can be described as tall, beautiful, and green. NASA recommends the Bamboo Palm as an excellent air purifying plant. It can reach a height of three to six feet. The Bamboo Palm does best in bright indirect light. You can stand it in the corner of any room and it will thrive basically. Caring for this plant is relatively easy. Its fronds are compact but graceful, making it a good choice for small offices and reception areas.