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Trees for low-light office spaces where there are darker rooms can be difficult to decorate, you’ll be happy to know that there are great options for indoor trees to consider to help the space reach its full potential. Darker environments typically need low-light trees, but how do you even begin to classify a room as such in the first place? This guide will cover this, along with three of the best options to consider in terms of trees that will flourish in the office, setting the tone for a warm and welcoming environment at the same time.

What Qualifies as Low Light Tree?

Although multiple rooms in the office can be dark, it’s unlikely that each will be 100% alike in this regard. Although you don’t have to have an exact reading to classify the space as “low light”, it’s possible to follow a general rule to find out whether these types of plants and trees can survive in it. The fastest way to go about this is to do what’s called the hand test. Using a piece of paper, hold your hand about a ruler’s length away from it and the light source. If there is only a faint (or no) shadow, it’s safe to say the room qualifies as low light. 

The Ficus Benjamina Indoor Tree Loves Shade  

One of the best low-light indoor trees to consider for darker spaces is the Weeping Fig, officially known as Ficus benjamina. These have twisted trunks not dissimilar to bonsai trees. These trees prefer to be root bound in pots, so you have to be careful about planting them in a pot that is significantly larger than their actual root system. This can stunt the plant’s growth, which otherwise is possible for up to twenty years when properly tended to. A more “loyal” office plant in terms of longevity you’re unlikely to find elsewhere. 

Lady Palm

Lady Palms Indoor Tree Is Perfect For Shade

Lady Palms, also officially called Rhapis excelsa, are not known for growing in the wild. Compact and easy to introduce into any space, these trees excel at room temperature and don’t need a lot of light in order to grow well. In an aesthetic sense, they are wonderful additions to an otherwise bland reception space. These trees are non-toxic to cats and dogs, which is why they are good for home use too, and a likely reason for some staff members to be inspired to buy one for themselves as well.  

Howea Forsteriana Low Light Tree

The Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is a species of Arecaceae, which originates in Australia. This slow-growing tree can reach up to 10 metres tall outdoors, but it will take some time in order for this to happen. As a result, they make for great indoor plants. Their tropical evergreen leaves are ideally suited to cooler climates. Elegant and sturdy in nature, you won’t have to worry about them in a low-light space and at the same time they won’t have anyone in the team spending an excessive amount of time on maintenance either. Your office space will feel lighter in no time at all.

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