Interior landscaping company Ambius reports that the trend in workplace greenery this summer is for lush, colorful and tropical foliage. The top 5 most requested plants for the American workplace this summer include:
1. Phoenix roebelenii (pygmy or miniature date palm) can grow up to 10 ft. high and sports a slender trunk and bright green pinnate leaves that grow from the top of the trunk with arching stems.
2. Hedera helix ‘California’ features solid, deep green medium-sized leaves.
3. Orchids include a multitude of species which feature showy elegant flowers.
4. Kalanchoe is a plant class featuring over 125 species of tropical, succulent flowering plants. Flower clusters come in many shades of white, red, orange, yellow and purple.
5. Aspidistra elatior (cast-iron plant) is native to Asia and produces large, leathery leaves.
“Clients are seeking to establish a welcoming and restorative mood with their office plants this season,” said Todd Ferguson, area managing director at Ambius. “Vibrant and colorful plants in the workplace imbue a more relaxed summer vibe that clients are craving this season.”
Pictured: Orchids are one of the top 5 most requested plants for the American workplace this summer.
Photo courtesy of Ambius