Unlike home flowers, which can be of different sizes, be poisonous or produce a strong smell during flowering, office plants should not bear the slightest threat to employees and their health, should be unpretentious and harmoniously fit into the interior. You will learn which indoor plants it is advisable to use for the office, the names of the most popular applicants, as well as the useful functionality of such flowers.
Office colors: basic requirements
Imagine a "standard" office plant, which you notice when you visit such structures, or if you work in an office, you see it every day at work. Most likely, it will be a cactus. 
However, why him? The fact is that an office plant, unlike a home plant, should be suitable for everyone. That is, if the flower will emit any smells, then it can cause allergies among employees or visitors, which will negatively affect the work.
Secondlyregardless of the season, the plant should look spectacular, without any dry stems, peduncles or leaves.
ThirdlyThe office is not a greenhouse, where all efforts are focused on caring for flowers, which means that the greens should be unpretentious, so that you do not have to hire extra staff to care for it, or change all the dried vegetation in the office every year. 
Also any office flower should be safe. There is a huge number of indoor plants that emit poisonous juice, or all of their aboveground parts are somehow poisonous.
Similar plants in no case should not be in the office, since one careless movement, and the employee or visitor will go to the hospital.
List of the best species with a description and photo
The following discussion focuses on the most popular unpretentious office plants, which not only fit well into the interior, but also bring certain benefits in the office.
Monstera
Office plant with large leaves, which came to us from tropical America. 
The flower grows quickly if the room temperature is maintained within 20-25 ° C in the warm season and at least 18 ° С in the winter. Monstere needs diffused lighting and abundant watering.
Did you know? Monstera delicacy produces fruits that resemble pineapple in taste and smell. The pulp of the fruit is edible, used to prepare various dishes.The flower is not afraid of dry air, temperature drops in the described range, suffers the lack of proper care and pruning.
Pros monsters:
- suitable for any design;
- growing fast;
- tolerates dry air;
- requires diffused lighting, which is present in the office;
- during dormancy does not shed leaves;
- does not emit strong odors;
- does not need an annual transplant.
Cons flower:- takes a lot of space;
- blooms only in good conditions (moistening of the crown, top dressing, long light day);
- requires annual landfill.
Important! Top dressing of a flower is carried out from April to August, embedding a mixture of organic matter and mineral dressing in the ground. Fertilizers make once in 15 days.
Zamioculcas
The flower is from Africa, belongs to the family of Aroids. Not so long ago, Zamioculkas began to appear in the houses and offices of our country and immediately gained great popularity due to its unpretentiousness. 
Zamiokulkas is a medium height plant that can grow in direct sunlight or in shade or partial shade (with a lack of light, the flower is drawn out).
Temperature from spring to autumn within 20-25 ° C completely satisfied with the plant. In winter, temperatures can be reduced to 16 ° С, from which zamiokulkas will not suffer. 
Watering should be moderate, from spring to late autumn. In winter, watering is practically stopped, especially if the temperature in the room is rather low.
Positive sides:
- can be placed both in direct sunlight and away from the window;
- does not require frequent transplantation;
- tolerates low temperatures;
- does not require frequent watering;
- fits well with the overall design;
- tolerates any humidity;
- does not emit strong odors;
- can be propagated in various ways (division, rooting of leaves).
- blooms very rarely;
- need feeding to maintain showiness (from April to September);
- transplantation should be carried out at least once every 4 years.
Violet
The next flower for the office is also considered unpretentious and has a familiar name - violet.
The plant can be found in regions with a temperate climate, namely - in North America and Japan. 
In order for the violet to become an excellent decoration of the office window-sill, it should be placed on a sunny place. From this will depend on the shade of flowers.
However, the best will be diffused light in the north-east, north-west and north windows. Shading will not benefit the violet. 
You can also use artificial brightening, but you have to keep the flower for most of the day under the lamps.
Surround the violet warm, because the plant does not like drafts and sudden changes in temperature. In winter, it will be better to put the plant near the battery to isolate it from frost.
It is necessary to water a violet very carefully, as the plant will start to rot from an excess of moisture. Therefore, use only warm water and water violet only when the ground dries. However, the development of violets can also come to naught from drying out. Therefore, you should pour water into the pan and pour the excess. Also once a week we recommend to immerse the pot in water.
At high temperatures, it is desirable to water the plant from above.
Important! When watering make sure that the drops do not fall on the leaves. Sunlight and moisture burns on them.Violet of the soul does not know high humidity. Therefore, it is better to use wet sand or expanded clay.
It is also necessary to acquire an earthen mixture (sod, coniferous, leaf, peat) and baking powder (river sand, perlite, sliced sphagnum and vermiculite). 
For the best care for violet buy a few pots of different sizes. Choose either clay containers or plastic. You will have to replant the plant every several months.
Fertilizer is better to choose mineral.
Advantages of violet:
- small size of the plant;
- weak aroma;
- tolerates high temperatures and humidity;
- breeds in many ways.
- requires careful and moderate watering;
- frequent transplants are needed;
- constant lighting is required.
Did you know? Violet was considered a symbol of innocence and modesty in ancient Gaul.
Spathiphyllum
South America, Polynesia and East Asia are considered the birthplace of spathiphyllum. This plant carries its appearance. 
Since the flower is not picky about lighting, you can put it in partial shade. If it stands in a poorly lit place, the leaves will become smaller.
Bright light can be useful for spathiphyllum. It is best to place a pot with a flower near the north window.
Important! Protect the plant from drafts.Room temperature should be at 23 ° C. Flowering will occur at 18 ° C.
Spathiphyllum loves high humidity. In summer and spring you need to spray a flower several times a day. But since he will be standing in the office, it is possible to put a flower in a container with wet expanded clay. 
Spathiphyllum requires abundant wateringespecially in summer and spring. In winter, you need to water the flower moderately. Water is better to take at room temperature.
Water spathiphyllum need to top and pour moisture into the pan. It is better to drain excess water so that the roots do not rot.
Top dressing - An important procedure for the full development of spathiphyllum. From spring to autumn, it is better to apply fertilizer once in 14 days. You should use organic fertilizer or fertilizer for flowering plants.
Top dressing that will make your plants much better: "Chunky", humates, superphosphate and wood ash.It is better to replant a spathiphyllum once a year in the spring.
Flower benefits:
- unusual appearance;
- unpretentiousness to lighting;
- rare transplants and feeding.
- no smell;
- regular watering is required;
- maintenance of high humidity is necessary.
Bamboo
Next exotic plant - bamboo. This ornamental plant needs a lot of light, and the more the better. Bamboo can be grown in the business center. 
He needs to provide plenty of space and diffused light. It survives at low temperatures and moderate humidity.
Bamboo loves water and does not like dry warm air. In such conditions, it is poorly developed.
Therefore, it is necessary to provide the plant with a large room with moderate humidity. Near the bamboo should install a tray with water or put the pot on the pebbles with water.
Important! The pot should be on the pebbles, not in the water.Be sure to follow the watering, as due to transfusion, root decay may begin.
In winter, it is better to water seldom, in the summer - more. Spray the bamboo need twice a week.Plant need to fertilize In spring and summer. Perfect for this integrated grass fertilizers. Nitrogen is better to refuse, because of the excess nitrogen, bamboo becomes weakened.
Pot for transplanting plants should expand to the top. However, the plant can be transplanted only in a young form, as over time it grows to large sizes.
It is also necessary to have a haircut during the year. This will help younger and stronger stems to grow and receive more sunlight.
The advantages of bamboo:
- unusual appearance;
- it is not necessary to put the pot near the window or next to it;
- resistant to damage;
- fast growth.
- the height of bamboo is not suitable for all offices;
- requires some watering and feeding;
- should be cut all year round.
Chlorophytum
If you don’t really want to follow the plant that will grow in your office, then chlorophytum is ideal for you.
This is really unpretentious plant. You can not do it for a long time, but it will still grow. 
South America is considered the birthplace of chlorophytum. The flower is used to normal temperature, namely to 18 ° С. It can also withstand temperatures up to 8 ° С.
In terms of lighting and location everything depends on you. It develops in the sun and in partial shade. However, when exposed to sunlight, the leaves become brighter.
As for the humidity of the air, it does not play a role for chlorophytum, since it is resistant to dry air. Spray it is not necessary. 
Watering a flower in the summer is better every 3 days, and in winter it will be enough once every 7 days.
Repot the plant only when the roots are already starting to stick out of the pot.
Flower benefits:
- any reproduction (by dividing the bush, rosettes, mustache);
- infrequent watering;
- do not need dressing and pruning;
- any humidity is suitable.
- frequent transplantation is required;
- bloom is absent in office conditions;
- can grow big.
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia is an extraordinary plant that is also perennial. Homeland is considered the tropical zones of America.
This flower can not be put on the south window, as it does not like the sun's rays. It is better to create a penumbra or diffused light. 
The flower does not like drafts and reacts poorly to temperature changes. In spring and summer, the temperature should reach up to 25 ° C, and in winter it should not fall below 15 ° C.
Drift dieffenbachia need soft water. In winter and autumn it is necessary to carry out watering a few days after the complete drying of the top layer of the soil.
Spring and summer watering should be plentiful, but it is very important not to fill in the flower and not to give the earthlings to dry completely.
Spray and wash the leaves regularly every week. 
He also needs pruning and transplanting. The latter should be done when the root system completely fills the pot. It is better to have a transplant from late winter to May. With active development, additional transplantation is required in the summer.
It is possible to propagate a flower by cuttings.
Important! The milky sap of a plant is poisonous and can cause irritation, swelling of the glands and tongue (when it comes into contact with the mucous membranes of the mouth).Benefits:
- decorative look;
- does not need fertilizers;
- does not emit any odor;
- requires scattered light.
- venomousness of the milky juice;
- requires regular spraying and watering;
- does not tolerate lower temperatures in the room.
Ficus
The latest from our list of office plants - ficus. 
This is an unusual flower that is considered unpretentious.
Ficus likes good lighting, as this condition is important for good flower development. In winter, it requires additional lighting with special lamps.
As for the humidity of the air, then an increased level will be suitable for ficus. However, this is not necessary.
You can simply spray it regularly. Since it collects a lot of dust on its leaves, it must sometimes be wiped with a damp cloth or sponge.
The optimal temperature for ficus in summer is up to 30 ° Сin winter - to 20 ° С. The minimum temperature that a flower can withstand is 10 ° С.
Important! Ficus does not tolerate drafts and overcooling of the soil.It is necessary to water a flower in the summer abundantlyand in winter moderately. Soil between watering should not dry out. However, in winter overmoistening can be dangerous for the ground.
Ficus can be propagated by cuttings.You need to repot the flower annually, as the ficus grows very quickly. Drainage must be placed in the pot before transplanting.
The advantages of ficus:
- beautiful appearance;
- unpretentiousness to lighting;
- tolerates low humidity;
- propagated by cuttings.
- correct and regular watering is necessary;
- winter requires additional lighting;
- wipe the leaves with a rag;
- overwetting in winter threatens frostbite of the roots;
- ficus need to regularly replant.
Did you know? Ficus is considered the national symbol of the state of Thailand.
Useful properties of plants in the office
Having discussed the most popular types of flowers for the office, let's talk about the benefits of greenery in the workplace.
Let's start with the fact that the main problem of offices is a large number of employees who are located in a small area. 
Under such conditions, the amount of oxygen in the air decreases, and it becomes much harder to work. Therefore, the first and most obvious office flower function - air saturation with oxygen and absorption of carbon dioxide.
Important! At night, the greens begin to work in the opposite direction: it absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.Constant work at the computer or laptop leads to severe eye strain.
However, if during the next break you look at a green plant, then your eyes will recover faster and you can continue working. 
Flowers increase the humidity of the air both during its growth and due to watering. Since air conditioners and heaters dry up the air very much, such a useful feature "green friends" helps maintain optimum moisture.
Many office flowers emit a pleasant smell that reduces stress and gives strength to continue working.
Important! Some conifers used in the office disinfect the air and reduce the number of harmful bacteria.
How to choose a place for flowerpots
There is no general instruction for choosing the right place, since each flower has its own requirements, which at least partially need to be observed.
Let's start with where office flowers can not be placed in any case:
- In the elevator. To place a flower in the elevator - this is the worst thing you can think of. The plant will not receive the necessary amount of light, heat, moisture, and constant drafts will lead to fast death.
- In narrow aisles. Even if the place is optimal in terms of lighting and heat, in a narrow aisle the plant will not only interfere with everything, but also risk to be overturned or damaged.
- Close to the batteries or pipes of the heating system. Dry air and high heat from the battery will not tolerate even the most resistant flower, so this placement is unacceptable.
- Under the air conditioner. In summer, the plant will always be in a draft, very cold, and in winter, the flow of hot air will make a kind of herbarium out of its "green friend".
- Near the urn or coffee machine. Unscrupulous employees will constantly throw garbage in the pot or pour out the remnants of coffee, because of which the plant will begin to wipe and soon wither.
Also not worth posting pot in drafts or in a smoking room.It is best to choose a sufficiently lit place. It is desirable that this was either a corner or a free space distant from the furniture, where a flower pot will not disturb anyone.
At the same time, the place should be accessible so that at any time the flower can be watered. 
It is also worth considering that the plant, in addition to sunlight, received a sufficient amount of artificial counterpart, therefore, you need to place in the field of lighting lamps.
Tall plants are placed on the floor, miniature - on the window sill, near a glazed window that rarely opens to airing (danger of drafts).
On the window-sills will also look beautiful peperomiya, havortia, sincapsus, aspidistra, jade, juniper, fittonia.Now you know what plants are useful for in the office and how to place the greens in the workroom. Flowers not only decorate the overall interior, but also help workers during the break to escape a bit from the hustle and bustle, problems and general stress.
However, the flower is Living beingtherefore if you spent gardening of office, then do not forget about the minimum leaving and attention.
