A little care. A lot of green.
BJSENDI
Explore all 86 settingsOffices and working spaces

The reception desk

How can greenery welcome guests without hiding the receptionist?

4 individually potted plants. Select any photograph to open that plant's existing guide.

Placement and growing conditions

Why this group works here.

Keep the front counter visually open and place the tallest crown off to one side. Show the smaller flowering pots where staff can inspect them without reaching across visitors. Select a position with daylight or suitable supplemental light; a polished reception counter is not automatically a growing position.

The message behind the grouping

Meaning, with a little thought.

White and colored spathes supply a welcoming accent, while the money tree can carry a message of good wishes for the organization. Treat that association as a cultural gesture.

Dwarf Peace Lily
In this design: a considerate welcome.
White spathes make a light accent against green foliage; check its own mix rather than sharing a watering schedule.
Flamingo Flower
In this design: hospitality and generosity.
A colored spathe offers a focal accent in bright filtered light; it is not a substitute for a suitable root environment.
Parlor Palm
In this design: quiet welcome.
Use its fine divided fronds as a softer middle layer, with room to inspect every small stem.
Guiana Chestnut
In this design: good wishes for a new beginning.
A palmately leafed crown gives an upright focal point; the familiar gift association is cultural, not a promise of wealth.

Another place to begin.

6 plantsShared office plantingWhat plants work well in an office shared by a small team?6 plantsThe executive officeHow can plants give a private office presence without clutter?6 plantsAn open plan work areaWhich plants soften a large office while keeping it open?