Best Plants for a Dark Office With No Windows

Many offices in the UAE do not have much natural light, especially in bigger buildings with small windows or none at all. That does not mean you cannot have plants at your desk.

What works in low light

ZZ Plant and Snake Plant are the top choices. Both can survive on just office lighting for a long time. Peace Lily can also work, but it will grow slower and may flower less without natural light.

Tips for office plants

• Turn the pot a little every week so all sides get some light, this keeps the plant growing evenly.
• Water less than you think, offices are usually air conditioned and the soil stays wet longer than at home.
• Wipe the leaves once in a while, dust builds up and blocks what little light there is.

A plant on the desk is a small thing, but it makes the office feel less like a box. And these two are hard to kill even if you forget about them for a week.