The answer isn’t either/or — it’s putting the right type in the right place.
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Real plants
Benefits: boost well-being and productivity, improve mood; some natural air regulation (VOCs, humidity); strongest biophilic feel. Costs: higher maintenance; need light; can die; appearance varies.
Artificial plants
Benefits: no watering or light; durable in high-traffic areas; suit windowless or hard-to-service spaces; allergy-friendly. Limits: no air/well-being benefit; need dusting; sustainability depends on materials.
Best practice: a mixed strategy
Real plants in well-lit, serviceable areas; artificial in low-light, high-traffic, hard-to-service spaces.
Deciding factors: light, maintenance capacity, foot traffic, and natural benefits vs consistent appearance. Rental removes the maintenance pain of real plants.
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