Why Office Plants Are Essential in 2025
September is here!
To help you settle back into your routine and to support your wellbeing, we've rounded up some of the impressive benefits plants can have within your workspace.
They relieve stress
Deadlines piling up? Meetings back-to-back? Bringing greenery into your workspace can do wonders for your wellbeing. Studies suggest that having plants around your desk can lower stress levels by nearly 40%. A little reminder of nature indoors = a calmer, more grounded you.
They increase productivity
We all know the dreaded mid-afternoon slump. But offices filled with plants have been shown to boost productivity by 15% and sharpen concentration by up to 70%. Think of them as your leafy little accountability partners.
They boost creativity
Time to feel inspired! The colour green is said to be a signal of growth and can get our creative juices flowing. In a study, German researchers asked participants to glance at a variety of different colours before completing a creative task. The results concluded that green boosted their performance more than other shades.
They purify the air
Some plants have the ability to clean the air, removing toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde and ammonia, which are commonly found inside offices. These chemicals can cause headaches and eye irritation, which are typical symptoms associated with sick building syndrome (SBS), experienced by many employees around the world.
They absorb background noise
Open-plan chatter driving you mad? While plants won’t turn your office into a soundproof studio, they do help absorb background noise. Perfect for keeping distractions to a minimum and focus levels high.
Refresh your workspace with some of our favourite office plants.
