7 plants suitable for placing on an office desk, small, clean, and easy to care for
In previous articles, Xiaojingzhi has introduced what kind of flowers and plants are suitable for placement in various places at home, such as the living room, bedroom, and study. In fact, there is another fairly important place that has not been introduced, and that is the office desk. After you have been working at your desk for several hours, when you occasionally look up, a touch of vibrant green happens to come into view, and you will instantly feel cheerful, with your tiredness swept away. It can be seen how important it is to have a pot of green plants on an office desk. However, due to the environmental constraints of an office desk, not all plants can be brought onto it. Plants suitable for an office desk all need to be small and exquisite, clean, neat, and fresh, and easy to care for. Next, Xiaojingzhi will take a look with everyone at which plants are suitable for placing on an office desk.
1. Peperomia
Peperomia, also called bìyù, and with another very easy-to-understand common name: computer treasure. At a glance, you can tell it can be placed next to a computer on an office desk. Peperomia is evergreen all year round, and its round leaves look short and cute, very endearing. Peperomia likes a semi-shaded and humid environment. As long as you water it regularly and maintain a diffused-light environment, it is still very easy to care for.
2. Aloe
The edges of aloe leaves have hard small serrations. At first glance they seem unremarkable, but the more you look, the more they grow on you. Aloe is also evergreen all year round, and aloe is very easy to keep alive; watering once every ten days to half a month is enough. In addition, aloe also has effects such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, beauty, stomach-strengthening, strengthening the heart and promoting blood circulation, immune regeneration, anti-tumor, detoxification, anti-aging, pain relief, sun protection, insect prevention, and odor prevention. It is simply a must-have green plant for home and travel.
3. Ginseng Ficus
Ginseng Ficus has a swollen stem and root like ginseng, with evergreen leaves on top all year round. The aged appearance of the roots and the vitality of the top give Ginseng Ficus the characteristics of a bonsai. Ginseng Ficus likes light, but its shade tolerance is also very strong. It likes a warm and humid environment. For watering, grasp the principle of watering thoroughly after the soil dries out. Usually pay attention to pruning and shaping, and Ginseng Ficus will keep you company on your desk.
4. Ball Cactus
Finally, the ball cactus. At first glance, the ball cactus may not attract much attention, and may even look a bit ugly. But the ball cactus has extremely strong vitality, and the flowers it produces are also especially beautiful. The key point is that the ball cactus is also a natural oxygen bar, able to absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide at night while releasing a large amount of oxygen and negative ions. However, if you are choosing a ball cactus, please be sure to keep your eyes open. Many colorful ball cacti on the market now are dyed. It is best to look for the most ordinary green ones.
5. Fittonia
Fittonia gets its name because of the clear net-like patterns on its leaves. Common varieties of Fittonia include red Fittonia and white Fittonia. The leaf color is elegant, and the plant shape is small and exquisite. The flower language of Fittonia is rationality and wisdom, making it very suitable for placing on a desk. Fittonia likes diffused light, likes warmth, is not cold-tolerant, and likes water. Especially in summer, not only should you water it, but it is best to also spray water on the leaves.
6. Wanchongshan
Wanchongshan also belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is a variant of the cactus column and is also called cactus mountain. Wanchongshan resembles a mountain but is not a mountain, with layered peaks and ridges, evergreen all year round, and its body covered with short spines makes it look especially towering. Aside from its somewhat different appearance, Wanchongshan's effects and care methods are no different from those of the ball cactus, so no more will be said here.
7. Short-leaf Snake Plant
There are many varieties of snake plant, among which the short-leaf snake plant is relatively small and suitable for placing on an office desk. Snake plant also has characteristics such as being evergreen all year round and easy to care for, and is deeply loved by office workers.
Alright, today I am recommending just these few. Others such as spider plant, pothos, asparagus fern, succulents, and pennywort do not personally feel suitable for placing on an office desk. Spider plant and pothos are relatively large and tend to trail very long. If asparagus fern is not cared for well, it tends to drop a layer of fine yellow leaves every day. Succulents are inherently unsuitable for places without sunlight. If hydroponic pennywort is accidentally knocked over, it will wet documents or a computer, so none of them are the first choice. Choosing plants for an office desk needs to be considered from many factors. If you have better ones, welcome to leave a message in the comment section.
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