Does your office feel a little too Dilbert? Here’s a quick fix: Banish institutional cubicle culture with a little greenery (a plant or two will improve air quality too).
Studies show you’re more creative–and productive–if your workspace feels like home. Here’s some inspiration, featuring 10 of our favorite indoor plants to perk up your desktop.
Pothos

One of the easiest houseplants to grow, pothos will tolerate low light and dry soil.
False Cypress

Hardy Blue Fern

Succulents

Juniper Bonsai

Asparagus Fern

Pencil Cactus

Air Plant

Rubber Tree Plant

If you’ve got floor space as well as desk space, consider a large potted plant like a rubber tree. Instant office jungle.
Philodendron

If space is tight, annex the wall next to your desk and create an instant living wall with vine tendrils in simple glass vases.
See more recommendations in our curated guides to Houseplants 101 in our Garden Design 101 guides. For more hardworking houseplants, see:
- Expert Advice: 10 Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants
- Best Houseplants: 9 Indoor Plants for Low Light
- How to Make an Orchid Bloom Again
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