{"id":18158,"date":"2024-04-26T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T06:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/?p=18158"},"modified":"2024-05-30T16:21:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T14:21:50","slug":"plants-to-boost-your-home-office-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/blog\/2024\/04\/26\/plants-to-boost-your-home-office-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Plants to boost your home office productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that plants can have an effect on you? Those with bright flowers or vibrant foliage are energising, while softer colours and round leaves are calming. Green has always been a harmonious colour so plenty of green is always a good idea.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you are working at a computer, its necessary to take a break at least every 30 minutes. Keep plants with interesting textures and pattens nearby to rest your eyes on and you will be drawn into contemplating their amazing colours and textures. A good exercise in mindfulness.<\/p>\n

In the Netherlands, where indoor plants are hugely popular, they now refer to brain stimulating plants such as Begonia Polka Dot, cacti and other plants with highly patterned or configured leaves.<\/p>\n

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Study with Bamboo (Areca ) palms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Green leaved plants are great for improving air quality so it\u2019s a good idea to mix in some of those with exceptional air purifying qualities like peace lilies (Spathiphyllum), dracaena, sansevieria and areca (bamboo) palms.<\/p>\n

Brain stimulating plants.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plants with unusual\u00a0 patterns, intriguing textures or leaf shapes that capture our attention are now being referred to as brain stimulating plants.<\/p>\n

Truth be told, it\u2019s probably plants that are out of the ordinary, that prompt us to wonder about them, and how they evolved.<\/p>\n

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Alocasia \u2018Silver Dragon\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alocasia varieties like \u2018Dragon Scale,\u2019 \u2018 Silver Dragon, and \u2018Amazonica\u2019, Calathea \u2018Pinstripe\u2019\u00a0 and the highly textured leaves of peperomia are prime brain stimulating plants.<\/p>\n

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Bowl of mixed colours Echeveria.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The brain also responds to patterns like the Fibonacci spiral ( also referred to as the Golden Spiral) that is present in nature and can be seen in succulents like echeveria, aloes, cacti and other plants.<\/p>\n

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Begonia \u2018Polka Dot\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Begonia \u2018Polka Dot\u2019 is always an attention grabber. What these plants have in common is that they grow best in a warm room\u00a0 medium to bright light, and only need watering once a week. Before you water, check the soil moisture. If it is still wet, delay watering because they don\u2019t like soggy soil.<\/p>\n

Energising plants <\/strong><\/p>\n

These\u00a0 could potentially fall into the brain stimulating category. Primarily these are plants with energising red, yellow or other brightly coloured flowers or foliage.<\/p>\n

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Guzmania Scarlet Star.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hardy, low maintenance flowering plants that come to mind are the succulent type kalanchoe and calandiva and Guzmania \u2018Scarlet Star\u2019 as well as red anthurium.<\/p>\n

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Calathea ornata \u2018Pinstripe\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Foliage plants like the many highly coloured Calathea varieties such as \u2018Pinstripe\u2019 or \u2018Princess Jessie\u2019 , Stromanthe \u2018Triostar\u2019 (deep pink, green and cream), and variegated Philodendrons are excellent feature plants. Their warm colours can turn an austere office space into an inviting one.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Calming plants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colour doesn\u2019t just energise; it also calms and a tranquil space is just as important for the creativity process.<\/p>\n

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Cyclamen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Consider beautifying your workspace with flowering begonias, cyclamen and phalaenopsis orchids that will flower through winter. They all need bright light (but not sun) to keep on flowering and be careful of over watering. Just keep the potting mix lightly moist<\/p>\n

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Peperomia \u2018Watermelon\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plants with soft or rounded leaves also take the edge off and help to create a soothing environment. Two favourites are peperomia \u2018Watermelon\u2019 that is perfect for desktops and Calathea orbifolia, that can grow into a much larger plant. Both need bright indirect light and moist but not soggy soil.<\/p>\n

Air purifying plants<\/strong><\/p>\n

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peace Lily (Spathiphyllum).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even though our climate allows us to open the windows to allow in fresh air, our air quality isn\u2019t always what it should be. Green leaved plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Some, like Spathiphyllum ( Peace Lily), Dracaena and Areca (Bamboo) palm have the ability to absorb certain toxins. Sansevieria (Mother-in-law-tongue) is unique in that it release oxygen at night.<\/p>\n

For more information visit LVG Plants<\/a><\/p>\n

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Article and images supplied by Alice Coetzee.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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