Artificial Plants & Flowers for Offices
Artificial plants and flowers can lend color and style to any environment in which they are placed, including offices. They are available in a broad assortment of hues, shapes, sizes and types, ranging from brightly colored orchids to tall, lush ferns. You can find artificial plants and flowers to suit any desk, table or corner in your office. Does this Spark an idea?
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Artificial Plants for Offices
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Virtually any type of artificial plant is suitable for an office setting, as artificial plants have no specific requirements for sunlight or temperature. For a tall artificial plant for an office, consider one of the following: artificial mother-in-law tongue, which has long, mottled, upright leaves; artificial ficus, which features tall branches covered in delicate, ovoid leaves; and artificial aloe, which has long, upright, pointed leaves with a succulent appearance. For a smaller artificial plant for an office, consider choosing any of the following: an artificial pothos, which has glossy, heart-shaped leaves; an artificial maidenhair fern, which has a lacy, delicate appearance; or an artificial violet, which has fuzzy-looking, heart-shaped leaves and dainty purple flowers.
Artificial Flowers for Offices
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Artificial flowers are available in all the same hues, sizes, shapes and types that actual flowers are; in fact, artificial flowers are available in even more colors than their real counterparts, and are accessible year-round, despite the season. Different artificial flowers convey different moods and styles. Consider any of the following for your office: artificial Casablanca lilies, which feature broad, white, star-shaped blooms and have an extravagant appearance; artificial gerbera daisies, which come in dozens of bright colors and have a cheerful look; artificial chrysanthemums, which feature several blooms on each stem and have a humble, unfussy appearance; artificial calla lilies, which feature trumpet-shaped blooms on long, sleek stems and set a tone of elegance and modernity; artificial orchids, which come in a variety of colors and types and possess an exotic allure; and artificial birds of paradise, which are tall, bold, brightly colored flowers with a tropical feel.
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Display Ideas for Artificial Plants and Flowers in Offices
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Place tall artificial plants on the floor in empty office corners; their size and color will add interest and dimension to the setting. Display small artificial plants on shelves throughout the office to break up the monotony of books, files and other work-related objects. Arrange stems of assorted artificial flowers in a colored glass vase---making sure to keep the vase water-free---and place them on a desk for a splash of color and sense of life. Insert stems of various artificial flowers into a basket filled with dry floral foam. The floral foam will hold the flowers in place, and you can disguise it with a layer of artificial moss.
Advantages of Artificial Plants and Flowers in Offices
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Artificial plants and flowers have the obvious advantage of lasting far longer then their real counterparts. In fact, they can last for several years. And, unlike real plants and flowers, they may be placed anywhere you desire, regardless of the temperature or quality of light. Moreover, artificial plants and flowers require virtually no maintenance, apart from occasional dusting.
Caring for Artificial Plants and Flowers
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To care for artificial plants and flowers, wipe the dust from their surfaces periodically using a cloth dampened with water. Keep in mind that placing some artificial plants and flowers in direct sunlight for prolonged periods may cause their colors to fade over time, so if you are fortunate enough to have an office with windows, you may want to position your artificial plants and flowers away from them. If you desire, you can spray your artificial plants and flowers with a specially made artificial plant and flower product designed to remove dust and add an attractive sheen; such sprays are available at craft supply stores.
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