5 plants you need for WFH ZOOM meetings!
It’s finally 2021 and you’re still working from home?
Want to level up like your colleague did last year with their real-life living ZOOM green plant background?
We’ve curated a list of plants here that are must haves for those ZOOM meetings to capture the attention of other plant loving aficionado’s & make them green with envy!
Before we do that think about light and location of plants, maybe move your desk near a bright window- clear that dining table and make it your WFH space coz why not.
- Monstera Deliciosa aka Fruit Salad Plant
Arguably the most iconic and Instagramed house plant of recent time, this quick growing lush house plant famed for its fenestrated and glossy leaves will be easily identified by even the most novice of plant parents.
Care-
We put this plant in the easy to beginner category as it’s an easier plant to care for.
Water- once the first centimeter has dried then you can water again, don’t overwater as it will struggle pretty quickly with excess water.
Light- Enjoys bright indirect light for at least 4 hours a day.
Repot once roots come to surface or out the bottom of the pot, don’t repot too soon if it’s a young plant.
- Epipremnum Aureum aka Devils Ivy Pothos
Famed trailing indoor house plant, another quick growing plant that is perfect for spilling off a shelf, hanging from a cute hanging basket or simply over flowing out of a pot. A great plant for layering and adding splashes of golden yellows & green.
Care-
We put this plant in the easy to beginner category as it’s an easier plant to care for.
Water- once the first centimetre has dried then you can water again, don’t overwater as it will struggle pretty quickly with excess water and potentially cause root rot.
Light- Enjoys bright indirect light for at least 4 hours a day.
- Dypsis Lutescens aka Golden Cane Palm
Lush, lush, lush! Give serious jungle vibes with this beautiful Palm, bright green fronds with bold gold cane looking trunks. A great free-standing plant or pop on a plant stand for some seriously screening effect- your work colleagues might think you’re on an island oasis!
Care-
We put this plant in the easy to beginner- intermediate category as it’s an easier plant to care for.
Water- try to keep the top layer moderately damp, once the first centimetre has dried then you can water again, don’t overwater as it will struggle pretty quickly with excess water and potentially cause root rot.
Enjoys a good misting during watering to help increase some humidity especially in the cooler months.
Light- needs bright light for most of the day, can tolerate some direct light but not for too long or the harsh afternoon sun.
Remove any dead or yellowing fronds to promote new growth.
- Zamioculcas Zamiifolia aka Zanzibar Gem “ZZ”
A super exotic looking plant is best known for ability to withstand the most intense neglect, a hardy plant with beautiful stems of deep green, shiny, fleshy zig zag “ZZ” looking foliage. Great for adding some texture and interesting shape to your ZOOM green wall.
Care-
We put this plant in the easy to beginner category as it’s an easier plant to care for.
Water- during warmer months water weekly, during winter water once the top is no longer moist. Take care not to over water as it is a sure-fire way to slowly kill this hardy plant.
Light- Prefers bright indirect light and will tolerate low light, take care not to place in direct sunlight as this may cause the leaves to burn.
- Peperomia Varieties
A tight leafed tropical, evergreen perianal that presents itself with a vast variety of leaves with different colours and variegations from lime green, white/marble to a galaxy purple look and others with hardy green leaves.
Great to add some colour and depth of shape to the green wall.
Care-
We put this plant in the easy to beginner category as it’s an easier plant to care for.
Water- another plant that will tolerate periods of dryness, allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry before watering again. Do not over water!
Light- Ensure to provide for at least 4-6 hours of bright indirect light a day, too little light can result in drab colouring in the foliage, fewer leaves & leaves dropping.
When displaying your plants, it is very important to consider the location, the amount of light it will receive, humidity and how often you’re prepared to water and care for your plants. Not all plants will be the right fit for the space we wish to fill, remember we need to try and replicate some of the outside environment our plants would enjoy if they were in their natural homes.
We can provide you with advice on how best to style and fill your space with beautiful plants, please refer to our care guides for more information on specific plants, if you require more information or have any questions please reach out we're happy to chat.