* Plant for office

Be aware that certain plants require more humidity than others.

Most indoor locations have low humidity due to heating and A/C units that dry out the air. For this reason, it’s best to keep your plants away from radiators and A/C units.

If you desire a tropical plant (like Bird of Paradise, Cut-leaf Philodendron, Bella Palm or Rhapis Palm), you’ll need to mist them daily to ensure the proper moisture level.

If that sounds like too much work, then you are better off choosing a plant that requires less humidity.

TEMPERATURE

Temperature is a very important factor in plant wellness. And when it comes to temperature, here is the main thing to keep in mind:

Air conditioning causes the soil to dry out more slowly.

Central or radiant heat causes the soil (and the plant itself) to dry out faster.

This is another reason why you should keep your plants away from radiators and A/C units.

It also explains why you need to water plants more often during the winter (when the heat is blasting inside) and less often during the summer (when the A/C is keeping your home cool).

*Plant for home

Your first step should be to narrow down your choice based on size. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Where will the plant go? Generally, floor plants should be taller while plants that sit on a table, desk, or window should be shorter.
• Remember that plants grow. For this reason, it’s a good idea to buy a plant that is a little smaller than the one you ultimately want.
• What kind of look do you want? Do you want your plant to be at eye-level or lower? Do you want an accent piece or a bold statement? The answers to these questions will have an impact on your plant size.
• Keep in mind the size of things around the plant. A small plant on top of a giant table might look silly, while a large plant might dwarf a tiny table next to it. Try to keep your plant in proportion to the rest of the room.

Here at nature care we categorize our plants into 2 size categories:

BRIGHT-LIGHT PLANTS

For these plants to thrive, they need strong sunlight most of the day. They are best placed near a south- or southwest-facing window.

MEDIUM-LIGHT PLANTS

These plants need partial, filtered, or indirect sunlight at least part of the day. This includes east- and west-facing windows.

LOW-LIGHT PLANTS

Low-light plants are able to survive in areas with minimal light. This makes them a good fit for most office settings with a lot of fluorescent light, including north-facing windows.