The tale of the all night office worker or the long dwelling cubicle employee is becoming more and more common place. For many the thought of an eight hour work day is laughable because it is something longed for yet often unattainable. Bearing this in mind, a sensible course of action would be to make your work area as comfortable and welcoming as possible since so many hours are passed in it each week. A change or addition of color into your work area can do wonders to lighten the atmosphere and create a more personalized work space.

One easy way to bring color and life into your work space is by adding a plant to the equation. There are thousands of different plants to choose from, many of which can easily adjust to the low light areas that are often present in office settings. Plants introduce an element of life and beauty into office environments where the predominate objects are all mechanical or electrical.

There are a few things to consider if you want to bring some plants into your work area. First, and most important, light; you will need to have a window near by your work area to ensure that your plants are at least getting minimal sunlight. There are many plants that don’t thrive well in direct sunlight; these would be the ones that would be most desirable. Second, size must be considered. Be aware that some plants can grow quite large, so consider carefully the plants you choose least they outgrow your work area. Third, water demands should be realized before you commit to caring for a plant. If you are forgetful or have not been successful with plants in the past, consider plants with low water consumption needs that you are less likely to kill.

Here are some plants that could do well in an office: African Violet, Spider Plant (for larger spaces) Golden Easter Lily Cactus, Zebra Haworthia, Plush Plant (stays small), Rosary Vine (hanging plant) Edging Boxwood (can be pruned to be a miniature plant).