January often brings with it a case of the dreaded January Blues. The festive decorations have come down, the holiday buzz has faded, and many of us are settling back into our work routines.
But what if there were a way to refresh your workspace and inject some positivity into your 9-to-5? As the saying goes, new year, new you, and that includes your desk setup, whether you are in the office or working from home.
Studies have shown that plants can do more than just brighten up your office. Research from the University of Exeter reveals that productivity can increase by up to 15% in spaces with greenery. Not only that, but plants have been linked to reducing stress, improving air quality, and even sparking creativity.
Ready to breathe new life into your desk? Plant experts, Beards & Daisies and CEO and founder, Jo Lambell, have shared a roundup of the best desk plants to help you stay productive this back-to-work season.
The Top 5 Desk Plants That Boost Productivity
Chinese Money Plant
The Chinese Money Plant, also known as Pilea peperomioides, is a lucky feature for your desk. Its coin-shaped leaves are not only visually appealing but are also said to bring good fortune, great for kickstarting a productive year. This plant is easy to care for, thriving with just a little light and the occasional watering, making it perfect for busy schedules. Plus, it’s pet-friendly, so you can keep it within reach without worrying about office paws. As an added bonus, it helps purify the air, creating a cleaner and more refreshing workspace.
Swiss Cheese Plant
The Swiss Cheese Plant, or Monstera deliciosa, is a stylish choice for your desk. Its iconic, holey leaves add tropical flair to your space while boosting your productivity. Known for being easy to care for, it thrives with minimal attention, needing only indirect light and occasional watering. This plant is also a natural air purifier, helping to create a renewed working environment, just what you need to stay focused and inspired during the start of 2025.
Boston Fern Plant
The Boston Fern, or Nephrolepis Exaltata, is a favourite for sprucing up any desk. This plant is low-maintenance, thriving in indirect light with regular watering to keep its soil moist. Safe for pets, it’s an excellent choice for home offices with furry friends. On top of all that, the Boston Fern is a powerful air purifier, improving air quality and making your workspace a healthier and more energising place to be.
Prayer Plant
The Prayer Plant, or Maranta leuconeura, is an unkillable plant that adds colour and life to your desk. With its vibrant, patterned leaves that fold up like hands in prayer at night, it creates a calming atmosphere. Known for being pet-friendly, easy to care for (thriving in low to medium light and requiring only occasional watering) and a natural air purifier, this desk plant creates a healthy, new environment to work in for the new year.
Snake Plant
Snake Plants are hardy, low-maintenance houseplants that can tolerate occasional neglect NASA highlights them as one of the best plants for air purifying, removing toxins like formaldehyde, ammonia, and carbon monoxide. With their striking upright leaves edged in yellow, they make a perfect, aesthetic addition to your desk.
