6 reasons why you need plants in your workplace!

You may think that plants and flowers are just for decoration, but they provide us with much more than that! Nature is everything we are, and everything we need! There are numerous scientific studies to support the physical and psychological benefits of having plants in the work place.

1. Stress Reduction

A study done in 2010 by The Nursery & Garden Industry found significant evidence to show that plants in the office reduced stress and negative mood in office workers.

• Tension/Anxiety – 37% reduction
• Depression/Dejection – 58% reduction
• Anger/Hostility – 44% reduction
• Fatigue – 38% reduction

Work environments are made much nicer by the presence of nature, and workers report feeling more relaxed and ready to work. The results are more than just psychological – pysiological effects like lowered blood pressure are a proved effect of greenery in the office.

2. Cleaner Air

Plants inside a workplace have been proven to reduce toxins in the air as well as creating oxygen day and night. Pollutants are absorbed into the leaves through microscopic openings on the surface called “Stomata”.

Not only do plants filter CO2 but they also eliminate significant amounts of these toxins from the air:

-benzene

-formaldehyde

-trichloroethylene

Convection currents caused by leaf transpiration pull the pollutants into the roots where they biodegrade. Gone, just like that! It’s like real life magic.

Studies show that if you place a plant in every 100 square feet of space, you will achieve efficient air cleaning. Breathing in clean air will result in improved health and fewer sick days. What could be bad about that?

3. Increased Productivity

Focus, concentration and the ability to complete cognitive tasks are all improved by the presence of plants. In multiple studies it has been found that tasks are completed more efficiently, fewer mistakes are made and that in computer workers, their productivity increased by 10-15%. The higher level of concentration is because the brain recieves more oxygen and less toxins after the plants clean the air.

4. A nicer environment

We spend a large portion of our lives at work, and many will agree that a place with plants is a much more enjoyable place to be! Plants are interesting, beautiful, and full of life! It’s important to be happy in our work environment so we can work to the best of our ability. Plants improve surroundings for employees AND clients.

5. Reduction of absence

Absence & Sick-leave cost businesses money as well as reducting productivity.

Studies show that introducing plants into the work place can reduce absence by up to 50% and sickness by 30%. Now that’s something to shout about!

6. Noise Reduction

Plants help to absorb noise by as much as 5 decibels!

We all know that noise can be very distracting and disruptive, so reducing it allows employees to focus and concentrate on their work.

So there you have it! Plants are far more beneficial than you would think and offer us so much. There’s no reason not to have plants around you, and every reason to!

Coconut Grove offers a wide range of interior plants to suit every colour scheme and office. We tailor our services especially for you. Your healthy work place journey starts today!