If you work in a no-window office and you are a plant enthusiast who would still love to grow plants around…This blog is what you have been looking for
When I say no window, I actually mean that you do not even need to take your plant out once in a while to give it sunlight. You can grow it right next to you and still not bother about its health.
By the way, here you don’t need to fuss around with a huge list of 40-50 plants and experiment with each of them. I came up with this list after experimenting on every plant for over 3 years.
So, worry not and save this list to help you find the best plants you need
Most importantly, I have added all the types of varieties you can grow in your space with relevant and legit links to buy them as well. Worry not, we at ThePlantopedic select the best possible deals you need to know to buy your plants!
The Countdown begins….
8) Echeveria
Yes, a succulent on board!
Succulents are one of the best choices when it comes to office plants. But choosing the right variety for your space is quite necessary as it determines the health of your plant too. One of the best things about growing succulents is that they are slow growers, so they will remain in the same shape and size for quite a long time.
Water: Once in a while when you feel the soil is completely dry. It’s fine if you don’t water, but overwatering can actually kill this plant.
Sunlight: A bright-lit space is better for this plant as it natively belongs to deserts.
Feed: Once in 4-5 months is enough for this plant to sustain.
Fun Fact: The name Echeveria is the name of a Spanish botanist who spaced it in his garden piece
7) Jade
If you are confused whether this plant is a succulent or a tree, here’s my answer: it is both.
It can store water like succulents and grow as wide as a tree.
Water: Shrivelled leaves your sign to water these plants. However, a good frequency is between 1-2 weeks
Sunlight: Any brightly lit window is good for this plant as it thrives in a sunnier atmosphere
Feed: once in 2-3 months can work well for this plant
Fun Fact: People make mind-blowing bonsai with this plant due to its unique tree-like structure and succulent characteristics
6) Philodendron
If you are looking for a plant with endless varieties, philodendron is the one for you. However, the catch is each of the variety demands customised care. I myself own four varieties of philodendron and each one of them has different needs.
Water: Water this plant once a week to gain the best of its growth
Sunlight: Quite similar to pothos that prefer moderate to bright light spaces
Feed: Once in 1-2 months can help this plant thrive
Fun Fact: The name philodendron translates to tree-hugger because of its unique ability to grow and wrap around trees in its native land.
5) Pothos
Can you expect a plant to be both beautiful and easy to care at the same time? Yes, you and this plant can become the perfect combination of laziness and beauty that you have always been looking for.
Water: Once a week. A good tip to carry is to check the dryness of the top layer of soil
Sunlight: Any windowsill receiving moderate to bright light is perfect for this plant
Feed: For vigorous growth try to feed this plant every month!
Fun Fact: Pothos is also referred to as a money plant in many countries since they have coin-shaped
4) Purple hearts
I kept this plant in a corner of my balcony with no source of water, little sunlight and absolutely no feed. Can you believe it if I say this plant still survived the condition?
I am happy to introduce you to my hardest of hard plants which can stay in any place anyhow with just a handful of medium to grow
Water: Once a month
Sunlight: Keep in a brightly lit space and forget. It will survive
Feed: Once a year is fine
Fun fact: This plant is highly photogenic. Which means it doesn’t look as great in reality as it looks in the photographs!
3) Air plant
Can you believe there is a plant that doesn’t require water or soil to grow?
Yes, one such plant can survive in the air, from where it collects the atmospheric moisture and survives.
Water: Mist the plant with water once a month
Sunlight: Keep it in low to moderately-lit spaces
Feed: Try feeding this plant once in 4-5 months by dipping it in a nutrient-rich water solution
Fun fact: Due to the excessive demand for this plant, it has been recorded in the list of endangered species
2) Snake Plant
This plant is actually a wonder because you can literally bring this plant, and forget it. Yes, you don’t need to water, feed or even keep in sunlight for weeks together.
Water: Once in 2-3 weeks (Trust me, it is all it requires)
Sunlight: Moderate to low light, but it thrives in partial shade (window sill or a closed balcony)
Feed: Once a year with a handful of compost
Fun fact: Snake plant is also known as Mother-in-law’s tongue sarcastically signifying the truth
1) Lucky Bamboo
This is already a very popular plant in every office, mall, shopping complex or even store you visit these days. The reason behind its popularity is the ability of this plant to survive in the absence of soil. Yeah, you read it right, this plant can flourish in the water itself
Water: Once in 2-3 weeks if grown in soil. Keep changing the medium every 3-4 days if grown in water alone
Sunlight: Low light or even grow lights are enough to keep them happy
Feed: Once in a year with compost
Fun fact: Lucky Bamboo is not a real bamboo, in fact, it is closely related to the Snake plant
Common problems and their solutions
However, growing plants that are kept in indoor settings with no contact with the external environment, comes with a set of problems that you need to tackle. But you do not need to worry about any of them, until ThePlantopedic gives you all the best solutions you need to apply.
Problem: Overwatering
With extended care in low light and close-knit rooms, overwatering is one of the major problems your plant could face. It generally happens due to a lack of evaporation and persistent moisture in the soil medium.
Solution: A simple solution is waterless. But how do you know when your plant requires water and when not? A knack to tackle this problem is to keep a wooden stick or ice stick next to you and dip it deeper in the soil to see if the water level is high or low.
Trivia: I had been using old pens on my table to check the soil moisture all these years
Problem: Soil drainage
It is not about the number of holes your planter has, it is rather about the oxygen content your soil is holding. Quite a bunch of times, roots get clogged with clay
Solution: Try to use a functional yet porous soil mix. You can prepare it at home using compost and coco peat with regular soil. If you do not have access to these, you may also buy a soil premix from online stores.
All you can do to revamp your office space is go and buy some fresh plants or perhaps buy them online. So, can’t this be your first step towards an attractive yet sustainble office environment?
