When the shivery two-dog nights of winter put the freeze on the garden green, a yearning for the kinder gentler side of nature drives up the sale of office plants (and work productivity.) And the benefits continue year ‘round.
Plants that remove unwanted toxins from the air include: ivy, ficus, philodendron, spider plant, chrysanthemum, dragon tree and palm.
3—The living energy of plants comes from the sun and is believed—according to Chicago cardiologist Bruno Cortis, M.D.—to help people become calmer, more optimistic and more creative professionals.
4—A study by the University of Agriculture in Norway shows that an office tricked out with vegetation can reduce fatigue, coughs and other cold-related illnesses by 30 percent. A healthier production staff means less time off from work.5—Research published in Rehabilitation Literature shows how a manufacturing company incorporated lush greens and vibrant flowers into a new office space and noticed increased pleasantness and productivity. 
7—Try a ready-to-grow herb planter kit with a multi-chamber pot and enjoy the aroma of the oregano, tarragon, sweet basil, parsley and thyme—at your desk. Then snip a sprig and spice up your lunch or dinner.
