These 6 low light plants can survive in an office cubicle with only fluorescent light.
Fluorescent light plants office.
There are a handful of low light tolerant plants that can be sustained under florescent office lighting so you can get all the wellness benefits while you re working.
If you are growing plants in an office be aware that some plants like african violets need 16 to 18 hours of light per day.
The number of plants that really make good office plants is very limited encompassing less than 1 of all of the plants known in the world.
Lighting for plants in corporate offices and building interiors is a big subject.
The zz plant pothos lucky bamboo peace lily and marimo moss balls all topped the list.
English ivy is a good choice for an office because the plant is known to filter toxins out of the air including formaldehyde which is found in home and office cleaning products.
Because even with the best intentions it s possible you ll forget them for a week or so when you re up against a deadline.
Therefore plants placed under fluorescent lights need to grow in low light conditions.
If your office closes after 8 to 10 hours there may not be enough light for some plants.
When looking for an office plant go for something low maintenance that can withstand low light conditions blasts of heat and cold air depending on the season and some benign neglect.