5 architectural plants worth considering for high-end office spaces
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In the realm of indoor greenery mature plants stand out, exuding a distinctive charm that younger specimens simply cannot match. More established plants boast unique shapes and thick, twisting stems, creating a visual impact that enhances a workspace’s aesthetic. These luxurious botanical choices not only invigorate your office atmosphere but also promote well-being and productivity. When selecting more interesting and unusual office plants there are 5 options that offer an architectural look ideal for a high-end workspace.
Bushida Buceras (Black Olive)
The evermore popular Bucida Buceras 'Shady Lady' is prized for offering an outdoor look inside and will make a spectacular feature in the right space. However, its care can be tricky to get right. Bucida Buceras demands high light levels and lots of water but hates having wet feet therefore it’s important to have the right location for this architectural plant to succeed. Its small, dainty leaves offer a more deciduous, less tropical look. Get this right and your office plants will draw the gaze of anyone in the vicinity.
Bucida trees are special, and very beautiful. If you can meet their demand for high light and a lot of space then they are an excellent choice for an impactful interior plantscape.
Schefflera Arboricola (Umbrella Plant)
Delicately divided leaflets and with a thick pom-pom trim, here's a tree straightout of Dr Seuss. Fast-growing, and forming intricately entwined stems and trunks, these plants add instant architecture with a softer edge.
Enjoying a bright, warm environment in nature these plants are an ideal and un-fussy office companion. They grow quickly so are happy to be pruned and tamed. Or, let them do their thing and allow the rich green stems to create a wild and jungly interior canopy.
Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig)
'The' houseplant of the decade? Certainly a style icon. Nothing captures the spirit of green architectural impact like a Fiddle-Leaf Fig, so don’t dismiss this worthy contender when choosing office plants to enhance luxurious interiors.
Towering trees in nature, these fast-growing and handsome plants will flourish indoors given plenty of light and consistent watering. Many seem to underestimate just how much light is required to keep this plant healthy. Be sure to dust its glossy leaves frequently to keep them looking their radiant best. Consistency is key with this plant. Avoid cold draughts, and any location which could experience rapid fluctuations in temperature or light.
Not shy about its feelings, this tree will indicate any displeasure by dropping its lower leaves. Whilst fast-growing in good conditions, you will need to fertilise the plant regularly during spring and summer during active growth.
Pleomele (Dracaena) Reflexa (Song of India / Jamaica / Sri Lanka)
For impact and sculptural drama, this well-behaved tree is ideally suited to a bright, warm space. Basking in the gentle, sunny climate of coastal areas, this specimen brings more than a touch of the tropics to your office space. Tightly packed glossy leaves, with a slow but steady growth, form branches that twist over time. Each tree is unique, characterful and one of a kind.
Traditional practitioners of folk medicine in Madagascar believe an extract from this tree can cure Malaria, dysentery and poisonings of all kinds. Fascinating, but should you come down with a sudden Malarial fever, we recommend a more conventional approach first!
As far as office plants go, Pleomele Reflexa is an excellent choice due to its adaptability, modest watering requirements and natural drought resistance. A bright location is preferred: close to an East or West-facing window is ideal, though out of direct summer sun which can scorch the leaves.
Kentia Palm (Howea Forsteriana)
Yes, Kentias have stems as well, it’s just that the vast majority are sold as a bunch of smaller plants to offer a denser and bushier look.
From Lord Howe Island in Australia, and introduced to the halls and courts of Europe by intrepid explorers and botanists, this architectural plant is a true style chameleon. From Georgian grandeur (a sensation when introduced from as far back as 1770) to 1980s Loft-living: the Kentia is a model palm for office cultivation.
An elegant, arching and airy palm with graceful stems and the potential to reach 15 metres in its native land (don't panic...they will grow happily, and far smaller, in your office).
A bright spot away from harsh direct sun will suit this palm, though it is also tolerant of semi-shade, where it may grow at a slower rate, but still be quite content.
Find the perfect architectural plants for your office
If you are looking for office plants to add dimension and impact to your workplace, speak to our experts today. We believe the right choice of plants has the power to create a work environment that is conducive to both productivity and well-being, so let us bring nature into your office and enhance the way you work.