There’s something instantly calming about walking into a workplace filled with greenery. A few well-placed plants can soften harsh lighting, quieten a noisy space and make a sterile office feel lived in. It’s the kind of environment that helps people feel more settled, focused and even proud to come to work.
But behind the calm atmosphere, there’s a practical side that often gets overlooked: keeping those indoor plants safe and manageable in a commercial setting.
As a team that’s supported Australian businesses for over three generations, we know how easy it is to overlook the requirements plant maintenance requires and the need for careful selection or position. Here’s what to keep in mind when introducing greenery into your space and how we help make it simple.
1. Health and Safety Should Guide Every Decision
While plants are known to support wellbeing, they can present some risks in the workplace if not managed well. Overwatering can create slippery floors. Some species may aggravate allergies. A pot placed too close to a walkway can be a trip hazard during busy hours.
Our job is to help businesses avoid these issues from the start. Every project we support is reviewed against workplace safety standards and our recommended commercial indoor plants are carefully chosen to suit the lighting, airflow and foot traffic of the space.
2. Where and How You Place Plants Matters
How a plant looks in a space is only part of the story. Its placement should never block walkways, hang awkwardly near desks or sit where it can tip easily. These small details often create the biggest problems down the line.
Our team looks at more than just aesthetics. We assess how people move through the space, where light naturally falls and how maintenance can be carried out safely. Proper plant placement helps the greenery thrive while reducing disruptions.
3. DIY Plant Setups Often Miss the Mark
It’s not uncommon for businesses to try handling plants in-house. But without dedicated maintenance or the right species from the outset, the setup can become a source of complaints instead of comfort.
We’ve seen it all: pests, dying leaves, mould forming in wet soil and plants struggling in corners without light. These are common outcomes of well-intended DIY approaches that don’t account for long-term care.
With our office plant maintenance services, we manage the full lifecycle (selection, delivery, styling and ongoing plant maintenance) so businesses don’t have to deal with avoidable problems.
4. Choose the Right Plants for Indoors
Not all greenery is fit for the office. Some popular species require more natural light than a typical commercial interior provides. Others are known to trigger allergic reactions or give off strong scents.
We guide our clients toward safe, easy-to-care-for plants that suit shared workspaces. From leafy, air-purifying plants for open-plan areas to statement greenery in client-facing spaces, we take into account both practical and aesthetic needs.
You can explore many of these options in our range.
5. Keep Up with Compliance Without the Headache
As expectations around workplace wellbeing shift, the rules around indoor environments are evolving too. That includes everything from how plants are cared for to where they’re placed.
Through our plant hire service, we stay up to date with guidance from industry resources like the Green Building Council of Australia & Indoor Plantscape Association, and we support clients with clear, simple solutions that meet current requirements. Our team also shares practical resources like the Plants at Work brochure, so businesses can better understand the benefits of greenery and how to manage it responsibly.
Working with an Experienced Team
There’s more to office plants than picking out a few favourites. Our clients rely on us not only for plant knowledge but for our ability to match the right solutions to their environment.
We bring the experience that only comes with time: decades of styling workplaces, adapting to changing compliance needs and listening to what makes a space both productive and welcoming.
Want to Make Your Office Greener, Safely?
Creating a greener workspace doesn’t need to mean more risk. Our personalised approach to indoor plant care supports your safety standards while giving your team a workplace they enjoy.
Get in touch for a free consultation at Frenchams and see how we can bring calm, fresh energy to your space, without adding to your workload.
