Statera Plants

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Productivity
One of the many ways plants can benefit our work life is by increasing productivity. Our brains expend a lot of energy on tasks that require our full attention. This mental fatigue can only be restored by giving ourselves a break. Shifting our attention to an indirect or effortless form of engagement can refresh us. Plants can offer this type of
absorbing, restorative distraction.

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Physical and Mental Health Benefits
In today’s climate most workplaces have a large server connected to a networked system of computers and printers. These machines produce VOCs and CO2, volatile compounds and gases. All day exposure to these can cause headaches, drowsiness and loss of concentration. Studies have shown that growing plants in the office can help to clean the air and improve your physical and mental health.

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Each plant offers its own unique benefits that can enhance your physical
and mental wellbeing. Statera allows you to choose complementary plants
that can benefit your health and create a positive working environment.

Mental Health Benefits
- Gardenia
  Gardenia Augusta
  
  Stimulates the brain
  Light: Direct
  Care: Moderate
  Water: To keep moist
  
  The olfactory bulb is
  the part of the brain
  that detects scent, it
  is particularly close to the area that deals with emotion. This is why we often associate odours
  with emotions. The smell
  of Gardenia can effect emotions and improve your outlook on life.
- Peppermint Plant
  Mentha X Piperita
  
  Enhances Memory
  Light: Direct
  Care: Easy
  Water: Every Day
  
  Research has shown that sniffing Peppermint can increase your alertness and enhance your memory. When compared against exposure to other ambient odours Peppermint showed a visible increase in word recall accuracy. It can also help suppress your appetite.
- Lemon Balm Plant
  Melissa Officinalis
  
  Improves Mood
  Light: Indirect
  Care: Easy
  Water: Every Day
  
  Through recent studies it has been understood that, Lemon Balm's sweet smell did show a clear mood enhancement by raising levels of norepinephrine,
  a brain chemical linked to mood and behaviour. It has also been found that Lemon Balm can improve cognitive performance.
- African Violet
  Crassula Argentea
  
  Reduces Stress
  Light: Indirect
  Care: Easy
  Water: To keep moist
  
  Having flowering plants in the purple family, like African violets, on your desk can improve your creativity as it stimulates the release of adrenaline. Purple also triggers the release of endorphins, which can ease stress and improve your mood. It is a great plant for a stressful working environment.
Physical Health Benefits
- English Ivy
  Hedera Helix
  
  Reduces Nausea
  Light: Direct
  Care: Easy
  Water: To keep moist
  
  English Ivy absorbs and chemically neutralises benzene, a colourless
  toxin emitted by some
  paper products and office equipment. English Ivy can help you stay focused as benzene can slow thinking and break concentration by disrupting the central nervous system.
- Golden Pothos
  Epipremnum Aureum
  
  Prevents Chest Pain
  Light: Indirect
  Care: Easy
  Water: To keep moist
  
  Golden Pothos is suitable for the office and on the desk, even when lighting conditions are not optimal. This hardy vine reduces indoor ozone. Exposure to even low ozone levels, like those emitted by printers and copiers, can cause chest pain and throat irritation.
- Philodendron
  Philodendron
  
  Increases Concentration
  Light: Indirect
  Care: Easy
  Water: When necessary
  
  Studies have shown that all-day exposure to VOCs and high CO2 levels is a frequent cause of nausea and loss of concentration. Researchers have stated that adding Philodendron could go a long way in boosting productivity
  at work.
- Peace Lily
  Spathiphyllum
  
  Reduces Headaches
  Light: Indirect
  Care: Easy
  Water: When necessary
  
  Studies have shown that Peace Lilies can reduce levels of microscopic
  mould spores in the air
  by 60 percent. Peace Lilies can also absorb airborne pollutants such as
  benzene, formaldehyde
  and trichloroethylene
  which can cause headaches. Peace Lilies also remove the airborne chemicals
  from cigarettes.