Find Your Ask the Expert: Is potted daffodil OK in office without window?
I want to get a potted daffodil, but not sure if it will do well in an office without a window. What kind of light will it need? How much watering?
And what kind of plant would do well in such an office?
Thanks. Joanna
Reply:
Joanna,
Potted daffodils would not be my choice for an office plant. Why? Because as a potted plant they are short lived. When I send potted daffodils to someone, I assume that they will enjoy them for a short period of time and then plant them in their garden. If you want a plant that will do well in your office try a Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen), Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) or a Beaucarnea (Ponytail Palm). There are other houseplants that will do well in an office such as yours. However, I have personally grown the above plants in an office without a window and they do quite well. The fluorescent light seems to be enough to sustain these plants. I usually water them once a week (the ponytail can go a little longer without water). I think you will enjoy one of these plants in your office. Good luck and keep me posted.
I very well agree with Joanna and her choice of Chinese evergreen, Anthurium and Ponytail Palm. Here in the office my associates have flowering cactus plants, Japanese Bamboo and Fortune plants as table decor. The latter 2 are perpetually immersed in water while the former needs a spray or two of water every few days, which are low maintenance.
Personally, I like the Anthurium as a choice. It helps add a splash of color to the room without overdoing it.