Today’s high-pressure work environments are stressful. Multi-tasking is a given. Employees put in long hours and are expected to assimilate and use new information daily.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s no wonder, then, that over three-quarters of people report <\/span>money and work<\/span><\/a> as their two primary sources of stress. Yet, this tension takes its toll on employee productivity. In fact, unhappy workers are on average about 10% less productive.<\/span><\/p>\n Clearly, employee well-being is in companies’ best interests. It improves their bottom line. One easy and effective way to help workers relax is adding plants to their work environment. <\/span><\/p>\n Surprisingly, this one simple change improves employee productivity <\/span>by 12%<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n But which plants do the trick? Which are the best to both lower stress and <\/span>? Below you’ll find ten of the best office desk plants to get the job done. Read on!<\/span><\/p>\n The jade plant, also known as the Crassula ovata, is a succulent. It has tiny flowers and doesn’t need much water. That makes it easy to care for and an ideal plant for office environments.<\/span><\/p>\n It is also inspirational. In Asian culture, the jade plant is known as the “<\/span>money plant<\/span><\/a>,” “dollar plant,” or “friendship plant.” People place them at the entrances of their homes, hoping money will make its way inside!<\/span><\/p>\n Try putting one in your office for the same reason. You never know what good luck it might bring!<\/span><\/p>\n The African violet, or Saintpaulia, is a flowering plant that works well as an office flower. They need a little more attention than jade plants, but not too much.<\/span><\/p>\n You’ll find the biggest difference is their need for bright, indirect sunlight. Place them on an office windowsill, and they’ll do fine.<\/span><\/p>\n African violets bloom in the middle of winter. This is wonderful because they can cheer everyone up during the darkest time of the year. Employees will get a much-need morale boost!<\/span><\/p>\n The Peace Lily, also known as Spathiphyllum, is a large floor plant with big white blossoms. It is an ideal plant for office environments because it doesn’t require much light and is generally low-maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n Peace Lily’s also like cooler air temperatures. They fare better when the office has the air conditioning cranked up.<\/span><\/p>\n What makes the Peace Lily special, though, is its ability to <\/span>clean office air<\/span><\/a>. Studies have shown they remove VOCs from the air better than almost any other houseplant.<\/span><\/p>\n Peace Lily’s not only improve stress levels, then. They also promote general good health.<\/span><\/p>\n1. The Jade Plant<\/b><\/h2>\n
2. African Violets<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. The Peace Lily<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. English Ivy<\/b><\/h2>\n