The best indoor office plants to boost focus

The hugely versatile Zamioculca Zamiifolia 'ZZ' Plant is a highly dependable houseplant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions - great for forgetful plant owners or anyone stuck with a low-light home office. Native to Central Africa, it has strong and structural tall stems and feathered, smooth, glossy leaves that'll stand out against any other houseplants you have. It's hardy, unique, and perfect for beginners.

Customer Review: "Having never ordered a plant online before, I was pleased with the overall quality of the shrub I received as I would have handpicked this one myself in a garden centre. The leaves were green with no dead leaves or imperfections whatsoever. Admittedly it was slightly smaller than expected but that’s not a problem as I get to see it grow to its full glory from small."

Proven by NASA to be one of the best air-purifying plants, the Snake Plant works hard to absorb toxins and expels oxygen into your home, making the air you breathe cleaner. Its compact size makes it a great addition to a window sill or your desk and the simple, ornamental form with rippled striped leaves will help induce feelings of calm.
An added bonus is that the waxy leaf surface will attract dust, removing it from the air and making it a great plant for allergy sufferers. Talk about the perfect desk buddy!

Aloe Vera is one of the best indoor office plants for skin health with its sap providing instant relief for a number of skin issues. It'll tolerate being forgotten, making it an exceptionally low-maintenance plant that's ideal for your office. It'll also filter benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon dioxide out from the air, proving its weight in gold for creating a healthy home-working atmosphere. Heads up - it requires lots of sun so make sure it's located near a sunny window.

The Calathea Ctenanthe Plant, or Prayer Plant, is a unique-looking plant with gorgeous fishbone markings on the leaves - it almost looks artificial! Native to the Brazilian rainforest, the Calathea has top air-purifying qualities and acts as a natural humidifier, keeping your office space fresh and free of toxins. The Calathea is also affected by circadian rhythms so it produces more oxygen at night - you can wake up, head to your computer, and feel ready to go surrounded by the best air possible.

The Devil's Ivy Plant (or Golden Pothos) grows leaves and vines with a beautiful cascading effect, making it perfect for office spaces with high shelves or a bookcase. It's known for having a high tolerance to low light conditions and has even been recognized by NASA for its air-purifying potential. The plant can remove indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, trichloroethene, toluene, xylene, and benzene, help reduce dust levels, and as a result of the cleaner air, help to improve concentration and productivity.

Customer Review: "Really great plant, using it as a hanging plant and is just starting to trail. Very versatile."

Succulents are notoriously easy to please and very low maintenance, making them indoor plant superheroes even for the most forgetful. Small enough to fit on your bookshelf or desk so it's always in view, the Jade Plant is a favourite of ours. Known as the money plant, this new friend is said to bring good fortune and prosperity so is often given as a housewarming gift. Jade plant is the perfect houseplant for beginner growers as it’s almost unkillable and requires very little care. Though it's not very pet-friendly, it requires very little watering.

Customer Review: "Extremely impressed, I had several questions which were all answered promptly and honestly helping with my decision. Could not be happier with my plant and pot, it suits the room we brought it for perfectly. We’re so happy!"

The Jasmine Plant with its signature scent is believed to reduce stress and act as an anti-depressant. Aromatherapy expert, Beverly Hawkins, finds that due to the calming and sedative nature of its properties, jasmine is great for dispelling fear and uplifting your mood, ideal for even the longest or most stressful day in the office. The delicate white sweet-smelling blooms will help keep you feeling uplifted and relieved of anxieties, putting you in the best place possible for productivity, improved concentration, and focus.

Customer Review: "Lovely looking plants bought as presents, recipients extremely happy with them. Would definitely buy from seller again."

If you've got a bright but not sunny office, this elegant fern should be more than happy to keep you company. A Boston Fern is an easy plant to grow and requires only a little TLC. Ferns like it humid, so mist it with water every now and then. With its bright and bountiful green leaves, the Boston Fern also provides air purification and has been said to add Feng Shui to a room as a symbol of wisdom and happiness. Bringing in good energy, improved well-being, and positive vibes is an excellent recipe for a great working-from-home environment.

Customer Review: "Plants are lovely and pots are beautiful customer service is great, one pot was forgotten in the delivery, and a quick email later it was all sorted and the pot was sent out within a day. Very happy."

This is a fantastic statement indoor plant for your home office, and not too hard to care for either. Originating from South America, this plant is used to warm surroundings and with the lush green being akin to that of the rainforest, it'll help purify the air while being amazingly eye-catching. As well as purification, the huge, signature leaves, of the Swiss Cheese Plant increase humidity in the room as part of their photosynthesis. This will prove particularly helpful if you struggle to work or focus whilst managing conditions that are affected by dry air.

Customer Review: "Beautiful plant, easy company to deal with. Highly recommend Bloombox."

We love the striking Peace Lily and, trust us, they are hard to kill! Look after them just a little and you'll be rewarded with white flowers amongst their dark green foliage. Not only that, but they are powerful plants that work to purify the air in your home environment making them a great all-rounder. After all, air pollutants can disrupt your clarity and affect the way that you think. Working in an office clear of these toxins will have a great impact on your focus. With clear air comes a clear mind!

Customer Review: "I recently ordered some plants from BloomBox UK and I was so impressed with the quality and care taken in packaging and delivering the plants. The website was really easy to use and the plants arrived in perfect condition, with helpful advice on how to care for them. The plants look great in my garden and I am so happy with the service I received from BloomBox UK. Highly recommended!"

If you’re someone that can’t seem to keep a plant alive for very long, try a Spider Plant. One of the easiest plants to look after, it can thrive in almost any home environment. According to NASA, the Spider Plant clears the air of both xylene and formaldehyde so you can breathe easily with this little companion. Plus, Spider Plants are nice and easy to propagate (or make new plants from), which can be snipped off and replanted. With the addition of a Spider Plant, your workspace can flourish with nature and should feel clearer and less stuffy.

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