What plants are office friendly?

I've decided that the my cubicle in the office building I work in could use some greenery but im not sure which plants would survive on my desk, especially over weekends when all the lights are turned off and im not there to water it.

Any suggestions?

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Jason

Good topic @JoshRaf. I'm sure the Workshop community can come up with some great suggestions.

You might also like to check out what @hamlyf shared in this post - Office sanctuaries for busy people.

Jason

greygardener

I like bromeliads @JoshRaf. There are lots of different varieties and they are tough and grow well indoors.

Here's an example:

Isobel

Is the Fiddleleaf Fig fad finished?

CathD

Mother-in-law’s Tongue - very hardy, needs almost no water. And is trendy at the moment so easy to find.

Mammasalt

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/2075#Comment_2075

Peace Lily's are my favourite indoor plant! They have beautiful green leaves and a pure white flower but the best part is as soon as they start looking a little droopy you water them and they perk up within minutes. I don't know how to add a photo to this but google pease lily oh and my advice use a self watering pot so you don't end up with desk puddles.

Andy_Mann

Silicone transplants, they're unreal, & don't need watering.

Jason

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@Mammasalt

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Mammasalt

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I'm on my phone so it doesn't give me those options.

Jason

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Brad

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/2077#Comment_2077

They tend to be high maintanene though @Andy_Mann

Jason

Looking forward to seeing your office oasis soon @JoshRaf. Please share some pictures when you have your indoor garden up and running.

Jason

Isobel

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/2104#Comment_2104

Some more ideas for plants here - https://www.domain.com.au/news/indoor-plants-why-you-need-them-and-the-best-ones-to-boost-your-health-20170724-gxhk3z/

Kellie

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/63894#Comment_63894

I want to have some indoor plants. There are some suggestions in this article - https://www.yates.com.au/garden-calendar/january/indoor-and-potted-plants

Anyone grow any of these?

**** plants (Chlorophytum comosum) seemed to lose favour after their 1970s boom, however they’re making a come back. They’re hardy plants with attractive ribbons of variegated foliage and make a great hanging basket plant. They even enjoy being pot bound!
Dieffenbachia, which has the unfortunate common name of ‘dumb cane’ (due to its potential to cause speaking and breathing difficulties if ingested) has large green and yellow patterned leaves and brings a tropical feel indoors.
As it name suggests, the ‘Cast Iron Plant’ (Aspidistra elatior) is a neglect-loving plant with large, upright glossy green leaves.
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum), has lovely long dark green leaves combined with elegant white flowers and makes a great potted indoor plant.

Isobel

https://www.domain.com.au/living/the-6-reasons-your-indoor-plants-are-dying-20180319-h0xp4u/

Isobel

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/63317#Comment_63317

Everyone loves monstera....

https://www.domain.com.au/living/the-monstera-is-the-most-popular-indoor-plant-in-australia-882110/

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