According to a Human Spaces report, “workers in office environments with natural elements, such as greenery and sunlight, are 6% more productive at work and 15% more creative.” Personally, they’ve been my number one most useful tool for increasing joy throughout my workday, and they help me reduce eye strain from staring at my computer all day. So in this episode of Growing Joy with leafjoy® miniseries, we’ll be talking about biophilia, common problems of office plant care, and some practical tips to make your workplace more “green.”In this episode, we learn:[04:03] Why plants are helpful in office spaces[04:16] What is biophilia?[05:37] What is biophilic design?[06:51] How does biophilic design affect productivity?[08:58] What’s our relationship with sounds?[10:11] Impact of natural materials (eg. wooden contact paper)[11:19] What’s the right type of plant for your office?[12:50] Lowest entry: Proven Winners leafjoy® H2O Line[14:46] How to arrange plants in your office (to reduce eye strain)[17:06] Vertical plant solutions[18:57] What are some office plant care tips?[20:18] What to do when your office doesn’t allow plantsMentioned in this conversation:Human Spaces: The Global Impact of Biophilic Design in the Workplaceleafjoy H2O® Collection | Proven WinnersGrowing Joy Episode 261: The Best Low Light Plants for Dim SpacesMy $10 Biophilic ArtFor my complete suggestions on how to add nature to your office,check out the full show notes and blog here!Thank you to our episode sponsor:Proven WinnersIf you want to have success with houseplants, you’ve got to have two things: the knowledge to care for them successfully and healthy plants. Meet my new favorite houseplant grower: Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. With only the best plant genetics grown in a state-of-the-art, European greenhouse, you will not be disappointed in the variety and quality of your favorite plants from Proven Winner’s leafjoy™. This company has taken the guesswork out of plant shopping with plant tags that include scientific names and care guides, as well as carefree houseplants in cute containers that you only have to refill once the water level is low!Find plant joy in leafjoy®. Head to provenwinners.com to find your local leafjoy® dealer and let me know which plant you take home on socials!Follow Maria and Growing Joy:Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha LeungJoin the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here!Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle)Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon!Instagram: @growingjoywithmariaTiktok: @growingjoywithmariaSubscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmariaWebsite: www.growingjoywithmaria.comPinterest: @growingjoywithmaria