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Last week marked National Plants at Work Week<\/a> in the UK, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the benefits plants and interior landscaping can have in the workplace. Not only do plants brighten up a space, they can make us feel closer to the natural world, which can have a positive impact on health, wellbeing and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It stems from a concept called \u201cbiophilia\u201d, which is humanity\u2019s innate need to connect with nature via their senses – i.e. looking at a view outside or feeling the texture of a natural material under foot. \u2018Bringing the outside in\u2019 can help contribute to a more visually appealing workplace as well as positively impact your business\u2019s bottom line<\/a>, with people more likely to work productively and take less time off work. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The addition of plants is a great way to kick start your biophilic-design journey. Despite these benefits, some employers are still reluctant to have plants in the office, seeing them as high maintenance \u2018nice to haves\u2019, rather than features that can transform a workplace. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make things easier, there are options that require minimal upkeep, but still contribute to a natural, biophilic environment. Succulents are the perfect example, relying on their thickened and fleshy leaves to retain water in arid climates or dry soil conditions. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, succulents are a great office companion. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimal maintenance for maximum results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most succulents come from dry areas like deserts, so are acclimatised to sunshine and minimal water. Cacti, jade plants and varieties of agave do particularly well in warmer conditions. Even some species of orchid, which can be considered part of the succulent family, do well in high sunlight areas. When it comes to upkeep, <\/span>most succulents can survive on being watered once a week<\/span><\/a>, which helps prevent their foliage shrivelling. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No light? No problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Easy to take care of and maintaining a healthy state all year round, certain succulents also lend themselves to those office buildings that don\u2019t receive much natural light. Zamioculcas Zamifolia (ZZ plant) and Sansevieria (Snake Plant) are renowned for being able to thrive in darker conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aesthetically pleasing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re concerned that a succulent won\u2019t be attractive enough, there are a few that will produce flowers:  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n