In home offices, they can even double as partitions. Their large patterned leaves look breathtaking and add a tropical vibe to indoor spaces. Dumb Cane Dieffenbachiaīoth its English names, dumb cane and mother-in-law's tongue (also used for Sansevieria species) refer to the poisoning effect of raphides, which can cause temporary inability to speakĪ plant that prefers indirect light, Dumb Canes can make your home office feel glamorous. Keep them in simple, undecorated pots in neutral colours to let their beauty shine. Their dark green waxy leaves give them an elegant and graceful look in interiors. ZZ plants require very little light and do well under fluorescent office lighting, making them a favourite in commercial spaces. These low maintenance plants are perfect even for those without a green thumb. It doesn’t get easier than looking after ZZ. Other common names include Zanzibar gem, Zuzu plant, aroid palm, eternity plant and emerald palm

Shorter varieties like Bird’s Nest Snake Plant and Futura Robusta make excellent office desk plants. Tall Snake Plants grouped together in a rectangular planter can add a distinctive look to your home office. Place tall Snake Plants next to the table or in the corner of the room for the best look. This variety has long flat leaves and grows fairly tall.

Snake Plants come in many forms, the most popular of which is Sansevieria Laurentii. Photos by Sarah Bronske & Severin Candrian

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