Best Plants for the Office

Office Plants for Desks, Shelves & Workspaces

Houseplants can add color, texture and a more finished look to offices, studios, reception areas and home workspaces. The best office plant depends on the actual light, available space, watering routine and building conditions—not simply whether a room uses fluorescent lighting.

Choosing Plants for an Office

• Lower-light areas: start with Low-Light Indoor Plants, keeping in mind that low light is not no light.
• Desks and shelves: choose compact plants that will not quickly outgrow the available surface.
• Open corners and reception areas: browse Floor Plants when there is enough light and clearance.
• Windowless or dim spaces: consider supplemental lighting from our Grow Lights collection.
• Busy teams: compare plants in Low-Maintenance Houseplants, while still following species-specific care.

Office Plant Projects in NYC

For larger office orders, commercial plant sourcing or project-based installation requests, visit NYC Plant Services & Special Projects. For employee or client gifting, browse Corporate Plant Gifts.

For everyday care, see our Houseplant Care Guide.