Plants on Sideboards for The Office: Benefits, Ideas & Inspirations 🌿
Sideboards provide an ideal surface for plants without taking up valuable workspace. They enhance office design, improve the indoor climate, and bring a touch of natural freshness to the work environment. Whether minimalistic or lushly planted, the right selection allows sideboards to be seamlessly integrated into office greenery.
"Spreading plants across your office in a 3-dimensional way – on top, above, or beside you while working – keeps you connected to nature all day long. And here and there, you might just spot a new bud growing… your next office buddy. "
Gur Yam, Greenery Specialist
The Top Picks from Our Expert
1. Aglaonema Miss Juliette
2. Calathea Medallion
3. Alocasia Zebrina"
Benefits from Plants on Sideboards 🌿
✅ Space-Saving Greening: Perfect for small offices or near workstations.
✅ Improved Air Quality: Plants filter pollutants and regulate humidity.
✅ Decorative Element: Adds stylish accents with minimal effort.
✅ Flexibility: Easy to rearrange and adaptable to different seasons.
A Few Inspiring Shots: Plants on Sideboards in Real Offices 📸
Areas of Application for Plants on Sideboards in the Office 📍
Reception Area: Small plants in stylish pots create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Conference Rooms: Subtle plant arrangements provide a calm and professional environment.
Near Desks & Workspaces: Plants on sideboards in team offices enhance the atmosphere and promote well-being.
Kitchens & Lounge Areas: Herbs or low-maintenance houseplants add green accents and improve air quality.
The path to a green office
We support you from the initial consultation through to ongoing maintenance and optimisation.
1
Analysis
Analysis of the premises and the needs of the users.
2
Plant concept
Calculation and visualization of optimal plant types and quantity.
3
Implementation
Plant delivery, installation of the air sensors and introduction into the monitoring software.
4
Plant care & monitoring
Regular and professional care, replacement of unfit plants and suggestions to improve indoor climate.
🪴 Care Tips for Plants on Sideboards in the Office
- - Ideal for decorative highlights thanks to their unique shape or blossoms.
- Place in indirect light to avoid leaf burn (except Alocasia zebrina, which can handle some sun).
- Water with 0.5 L every 3 weeks, especially if not near a window.
- Check the soil – only water when it’s dry.
- For Alocasia zebrina:
--> 1 L every 3 weeks in low light
--> 2 L every 3 weeks with direct sun"
FAQs
🔹 Which plants are particularly low-maintenance?
↪️ Sansevieria, pothos (Epipremnum), and succulents are ideal for minimal care.
🔹 Do sideboard plants need a lot of light?
↪️ Some plants, like Zamioculcas or pothos (Epipremnum), thrive even in low-light conditions.
🔹 How can plants be stylishly arranged on sideboards?
↪️ By using different heights, a variety of pots, and small accessories like stones or wooden trays.
Meet Our Expert, Gur!
Inside the office, we call Gur the plant whisperer. He manages to make even the toughest plants thrive and blossom, and his knowledge knows no end. With a calm presence and a sharp eye for details, Gur always seems to know exactly what a plant needs—often before anyone else does. From tricky lighting conditions to complex plant care routines, he takes on every challenge with quiet confidence. A true green expert and a core part of our team. 🧙🏼♂️
