Desk plants

Buy desk plants at IKEA

Bring the outdoors inside your workspace with a selection of flower and plants at IKEA. Small green scene-stealers can be used for desks, side tables, and workstations. Enjoy their stress-relieving and brain-enhancing benefits. Whether you are looking for the best desk plants for the office or study, our selection of real and plastic desk plants online will suit every lifestyle and preference. Buy desk plants from IKEA today and give your workspace a greener and more enjoyable atmosphere.

Why desk plants are ideal for workspaces

Desk plants from IKEA are ideal for lifting your mood and focus, and improving air quality in your work and study space.

• Boosts productivity. Studies have shown that having plants enhances concentration and creativity, leading to a more productive and positive workspace.
• Adds a calming touch. Greenery will help relieve stress and prevent eye fatigue. Desk plants from IKEA induce a relaxing workspace, making your desk more soothing during long working hours.
• Compact and space-saving. With a design that envisions even the smallest surface, desk plants from IKEA will liven up your office or dorm, without overwhelming desk surface space.
• Improves air quality. Select desk plants from IKEA will help eliminate poor air quality and bring freshness and energy to your office or study space.
• Enhances aesthetics. Desk plants from IKEA come in a variety of pots, colours and sizes that elevate your workspace with modern and stylish design.

Best desk plants for offices & home desks

Revitalise your workspace with IKEA’s desk plants, specially made to increase freshness and character in offices and study areas while occupying minimal space.

• Succulents and cacti. Minimal and easy to maintain, IKEA desk plants like succulents and cacti thrive on very little care. Their modern design fits well into bright office desks or study spots.
• Mini bonsai plants. Probably the best desk plants for aesthetic purposes, bonsai trees bring tranquillity and sophistication to the office and study area, particularly by bringing the balance of nature to your workspace.
• Artificial desk plants. Perfect for busy professionals, IKEA desk plants online even include very lifelike artificial plants that look fresh and green all year long without being watered or seeing sunlight.
• Air-purifying plants. Small desk plants like snake plants or peace lilies help filter out toxins and keep the air fresh while beautifying your desk with their greenery.
• Hanging mini planters. Use IKEA’s hanging desk plants to add decoration while saving space for your workstation. Hanging mini planters work really well beside monitors or on window ledges.

Benefits of desk plants: compact, low-maintenance & fresh

IKEA desk plants add vitality and positive energy to your workspace, and they offer design, simplicity, and wellness benefits that support productivity and aesthetics.

• Low-maintenance care. IKEA desk plants can also function well with almost no maintenance. If real or artificial, they require very little ephemeral maintenance to be kept looking fresh and beautiful.
• Compact and stylish. IKEA desk plants are great for small workspaces. They can fit right next to your laptop or pens, and they have a sleek, modern design, more attractive than just a plant in a pot.
• Stress relief and focus. Introducing IKEA desk plants into your workspace has been shown to reduce stress levels, increase focus, and overall boost creativity and productivity, so that longer hours and studying become more tolerable.
• Fresh look year-round. IKEA desk plants available for purchase online, particularly artificial plants, retain their vibrant colour and realistic feel 365 days a year to keep your desk looking fresh in every season.
• Eco-friendly options. IKEA procures most of its real desk plants sustainably, and usually uses made-from-recycled materials.

Care & maintenance tips for desk plants

Keep your IKEA desk plants healthy, green, and vibrant with these thoughtful care practices that fit easily into your everyday life—regardless of whether you go for real or artificial plants.

• Check sunlight needs. Get your desk plants close to windows with bright, indirect light. Too much sun can cause leaf burn, particularly for small plants sitting on an office or study desk.
• Water wisely. The most common mistake made in indoor plant care is overwatering. IKEA recommends only watering desk plants when the soil feels dry. For artificial desk plants, simply wiping them with a damp rag to remove dust is effectively cleaning them; sometimes they are wiped dry successfully too.
• Maintain air circulation. Keeping the air moving around your desk plants helps to prevent mould and allows for optimal indoor growing. Just as with outdoor plants, it is also a good idea to rotate your best desk plants from time to time to promote even growth and to keep your desk plant looking lush.
• Clean leaves regularly. Wipe down the leaves of your desk plants from time to time with a damp, clean cloth to ensure a good shine and remove dust. It will help the plant absorb light better.
• Use IKEA pots for support. As you consider how to support your desk plants, feel free to combine them with the IKEA planters that support healthy growing into your décor.

Style your workspace with planters & accessories

Add a splash of living green and style to your home office or study space with desk plants and accessories from IKEA that help make your workspace setup feel more organised, fresh, and stylish.

• Modern planters and pots. Check out IKEA's ceramic, metal, or eco-friendlier plant and flower pots to coordinate with your desk plants. Thoughtfully selected decorative pots elevate the overall aesthetic of your workspace and make it feel more modern or Scandinavian.
• Plant stands and trays. Choosing to use plant stands or trays to layer your desk plants or flowers adds visual interest. Having all your indoor plants layered at different heights is an easy way to add height, level and dimension to your workspace decor.
• Coordinated desk accessories. Using a matching IKEA desk organiser, pen holder, lamp, and so on, for your best desk plants can enhance the overall look of your workspace which can be beautiful and function for your home office or study space.
• LED lighting for plants. IKEA LED grow lights can be mentioned here to ensure your plants have enough light on your desk, especially in a darker room. Keeping your plants healthy with living colour on your desk can enhance the desk's use.

Refresh your workspace with IKEA desk plants

Add tranquillity, concentration, and effortless beauty to your desk with IKEA's desk plants. You'll find both live plants and realistic faux plants. The cute plants reveal a seamless integration of nature to promote uncluttered desks and uplifted spirits. Visit IKEA today or shop online and get desk plants to create an inspiring workspace with thoughtful intention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best low-maintenance desk plants for beginners?

At IKEA, you can find desk plants such as succulents or snake plants, or even artificial greenery, that need little care, and these plants will fit well with a busy professional's schedule and a beginner's level of attention to flowers and plants.

Do desk plants need direct sunlight or will bright indirect light work?

Most desk plants from IKEA thrive in bright indirect light. Place your desk plant near a window, but out of the direct sun, as this can damage the leaves and cause burns.

How often should desk plants be watered in AC office environments?

Water your desk plant at least once a week, or only water the desk plant when you feel the soil is dry. For an artificial plant, you can wipe it down every once in a while to keep that fresh look.

Which desk plants are safe for pets?

Some IKEA desk plants that are pet-friendly types include spider plants and ferns. Always check the safety of plants when you have some cats or dogs at home.

Can desk plants improve focus and well-being at work?

Yes. Studies show that desk plants can improve focus, decrease stress, and provide a calming environment for productivity and creativity.