Featured plant for this week
Cactus
A cactus (a type of succulent), for example, has leaves and stems indicative of the cuticle’s water storage capabilities. In fact, the inside of a cactus often looks and feels a lot like the inside of a sliced cucumber, storing food and water for the plant which allows it to go a long time without additional water. There are many types of indoor cactus plants that do not require much TLC, including the Star Cactus, Moon Cactus and Prickly Pear Cactus.
Jade Plant
Another familiar plant with similar traits is the Jade Plant (Crassula ovata). The leaves of the Jade Plant (also known as the Money Tree Plant) are very efficient at storing water. These modifications help the plant during long periods of drought that would be detrimental to most other plants. This unique capability is what makes them good office plants.
Lithop Plant
A very interesting succulent, called Lithops or “living stones ,” looks like little pebbles. Although extremely slow growing, these little pebble plants use very little water and are relatively easy to care for. In recent years, a wide variety of Echeveria has entered the market. Echeveria has rubber-like leaves available in many different patterns and textures. Echeveria leaves feel a lot like the texture of pencil erasers.
Spider Plant
These highly adaptable plants love sunlight but are also able to thrive in low light spaces. Spider plant watering is very manageable for an office environment. Depending on how much light is in your office, they can go anywhere from ten to fourteen days without water. It is best to wait until the plant’s soil is nearly dry before watering it. Consider taking the plant to your office kitchen sink for watering, letting the water completely drain through the pot.
ZZ Plant
Zamioculus zamifolia, more commonly known as the ZZ plant, is commonly found inside homes and offices.They are popular for the aesthetically pleasing dark green leaves as well for their minimal upkeep qualities. The plant also has a specialized root system that allows it to retain large amounts of water at a time. You will only need to water it every seven to fourteen days.