7 must-have flowers for the office: refresh your mind, fight fatigue, and even boost your career
What flowers can you grow in the office to purify the air?
An office has a lot of people, and if you stay there for a long time, the air becomes stuffy and very murky, which is bad for both your body and your brain. If you grow a pot of greenery, nothing could be better for improving the environment and purifying the air!
1. Ivy
Ivy leaves have tiny stomata that can absorb harmful substances in the air such as benzene, formaldehyde and carbon dioxide, purify the air and kill bacteria. It is very suitable for a crowded office environment.
Care tips
In summer, just a bit of light in the morning and evening is enough. When watering, water only when the soil is dry and let it dry out between waterings; the soil must be breathable, as too much stuffiness will cause the roots to rot!
2. Spider plant
Spider plant leaves can absorb smoke dust and grease, and can absorb toxic and harmful gases; it has a very strong ability to purify the air.
Care tips
Spider plants are suitable for care in a bright spot with indirect light. When the temperature is high, spray water on the leaves and into the air more often!
3. Snake plant
Snake plant is a "pollution-control expert": 1 pot of snake plant can absorb 80% of the harmful gases indoors. If the office is damp and stuffy, placing a pot of snake plant there can also dehumidify and kill bacteria, making it especially suitable for a newly renovated office!
Care tips
Snake plant is drought-tolerant, so when watering, it is better to keep it dry than wet; watering 2 times a week is enough. Also, do not put it under strong light to sun, otherwise the leaves will quickly age and wither.
What flowers can you grow in the office to refresh your mind?
1. Mint
Mint leaves contain substances such as volatile oils, menthol and tannic acid, which can stimulate the nerves and refresh the mind. In summer, pick a few mint leaves and steep them in water to drink, and they can also cool you down and relieve the summer heat!
Care tips
In summer, put mint on a bright windowsill for care. If the light is insufficient, the leaves tend to droop. Also, mint likes water, so be sure to water it plenty.
2. White magnolia
White magnolia is a sweet-fragranced flower, with a hint of sweetness in its scent. After smelling it, it can help people eliminate fatigue and soothe their mood, making it especially suitable for office workers under a lot of pressure.
Care tips
When the leaves droop, it means the plant is short of water, so water it quickly. From July to September, white magnolia grows vigorously and needs fertilizing about once every 7 days; apply light fertilizer frequently.
What flowers can you grow in the office to boost your career?
1. Lucky bamboo
Lucky bamboo is also called fortune bamboo. Its leaves stay evergreen through all four seasons, and its stem rises joint by joint, representing a career advancing step by step.
Care tips
Lucky bamboo is suitable for care under bright, indirect light. In summer, reduce fertilizing and spray water on the leaves more often.
2. ZZ plant
ZZ plant, a symbol of wealth, carries the beautiful meaning of attracting wealth and bringing in treasure. Placing it in the office can boost your career luck!
Care tips
ZZ plant likes plenty of indirect light, so placing it in a bright spot indoors is enough. Usually you can water it with a bit of leftover tea, and it will easily fill out the pot!
Flower friends, do you grow any of these flowers at home?
What is your favorite flower to grow in the office?
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