How To Buy Plants That Won’t Die Easily

A few plants in a home of office can make a world of difference between a place that’s warm and welcoming and a cold, dark place you don’t want to be. If you’d love a little greenery around but you don’t want to buy something that’ll die inside of a week, try this handy guide.

Photo by Ali Graney.

It doesn’t matter which direction your office faces, whether you have windows that get good light, or if you spend most of your time in the dark, Apartment Therapy has a type of plant that can thrive in almost any environment. Even if you’re the type who forgets you have a plant at all, there’s a type of plant that’ll work for you.

If you’re the type to forget to water your plant, try a succulent. For those of you who work in offices where the lights are down low, some begonias, Swdish ivy, or even mint will thrive in low light. You could even build a terrarium. We’ve shown you how in our how to Make a Moss Terrarium for Low-Maintenance Greenery.

For an easy-care plant that has the side benefit of being edible, try herbs: they’re hardy and they smell great. We’ve discussed plants that are office friendly, but even if you don’t work in a cubicle, there’s a type of plant that’s perfect for you and where you spend the day.

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