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09.02.2024 - 11:43 / gardenerspath.com / Heather Buckner
23 of the Best Plants for Your Home Office
If you work from home, a few choice houseplants in your home office can transform your space into a zen-like oasis.
Adding some greenery to the office can brighten up the decor while you are stuck working indoors.
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The following list includes plants that thrive indoors with little maintenance.
No matter what type of space you have: light or dark, large or small, you can find a perfect houseplant companion or two.
Intrigued? Read on to learn about 23 of the best houseplants for your home office:
23 Best Plants for the Home OfficeThis guide will briefly introduce each species and provide tips about how to care for them, as well as suggestions as to where you may be able to purchase a specimen of your own.
1. AloeThere are many varieties of Aloe (Aloe spp.) that make excellent indoor plants.
Aloe vera (A. barbadensis) in particular is popular for its medicinal uses as well as its low maintenance care requirements.
The cooling gel within the fleshy, succulent green leaves can be used to ease irritation from minor burns and wounds.
Aloe plants grow one to three feet tall, and produce offsets or “pups” which you can use to propagate new specimens.
Aloe Vera
This succulent is best for a sunny windowsill as it thrives in bright light.
Provide well-draining soil, give it a drink of water every couple of weeks, when the soil is dry two inches down, and it should grace your home office for many years.
You can find aloe available for purchase from Planting Tree.
Learn more about how to grow aloe vera in our guide.
2. AnthuriumAnthurium spp. is a genus of showy tropical
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