10 Indoor Plants to Brighten Up Your Workspace
/Fall is right around the corner and some of you may need a little pick me up to brighten up your workspace.
Here are some plant tips below from the County’s Master Gardener experts to help perk up your workspace during National Indoor Plant Week, which runs from Sept. 18 – 24.
Remember, plants do best in natural light and fresh air, but here are some inexpensive plants that have been shown to clean the air and thrive indoors.
Now, it’s your turn to help us grow our gallery of indoor plants. Share a photo from your workspace! A gallery of your photos will be posted below.
Master Gardener Office Plant Tips:
All-things H2O: NEVER let a plant sit in water. Always have a drainage hole in the container to avoid overwatering. Plants should be watered one time per week. Moisture meters can be purchased for about $6-$10 and can help you decide if your plant is thirsty or not. And remember, water only! No dumping soda or coffee into your plants.
Don’t over-fertilize: You need to follow your plant’s label carefully to ensure the plant doesn’t get burned by the fertilizer. There are many online articles that can offer up recommendations for fertilizer.
Scrub them down: Wash down the leaves periodically to rid the plants of dust and dead leaves.
Let there be light: The fluorescent lights in an office should provide enough light for these plants but, if possible, set the plant near a window.
Regulating temps: Air conditioning and heat can be drying to plants, especially the flowers, so make sure your plant is not placed directly in front of a vent.
Check for pests: Check your plant carefully every week and note any changes — webs, sticky substances, ants and insects. If the problem cannot be easily groomed off the plant, it may be best to replace the plant.
The Master Gardener program is overseen by the UC Cooperative Extension, which staffs the County’s Farm and Home Advisor Department. If you have questions about your office plant, please feel free to contact the Master Gardener hotline at 858-822-6910.
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