Interior plant care service
The Power of Plants: Bringing Nature Indoors
A growing body of research shows that spending time surrounded by nature can have a powerful positive impact on our mental wellbeing, helping us feel calmer, less stressed and supporting a sense of connection.
Across the University grounds, there are many spaces where you can pause, reflect and spend time with others while enjoying the benefits of green surroundings.
However, many of us spend much of our day indoors; this makes the quality of our indoor environments especially important and interior plants can significantly enhance office work and study space environments and contribute to wellbeing.
Why Interior Plants Matter
Research into interior plants has found a wide range of physical and psychological benefits including:
- Improved mood
- Reduced stress levels
- Increased productivity and attention span
- Lower blood pressure, fatigue and headaches
Certain plants have also been shown, through lab-based studies, to help improve indoor air quality — supporting overall health and wellbeing.
Plants That Make a Difference
Some of the most effective houseplants for indoor environments include:
- Chlorophytum comosum – Spider Plant
- Dracaena fragrans – Dragon Palm
- Ficus elastica – Rubber Plant
- Nephrolepis exaltata – Boston Fern
- Sansevieria trifasciata – Mother-in-Law’s Tongue
- Rhapis excelsa – Bamboo Palm
- Aspidistra elatior - Cast Iron Plant
- Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
Our Interior Plant Care Service
The Grounds team offers a full service to supply and maintain interior plants for offices and indoor spaces across the University. While houseplants are relatively easy to care for, they do require regular and consistent attention throughout the year.
Our service includes:
- Watering and feeding
- Pruning and cleaning
- Compost maintenance
- Monitoring for pests and diseases
- Advice on plant selection and placement
- Replacement plants where needed
If we care for your plants, all you need to do is enjoy them!
Annual Maintenance Costs
In addition to the initial cost of plants and containers, our annual maintenance charges are:
- Large plant (>12” diameter): £70.75
- Medium plant (6–12” diameter): £68.50
- Small plant (<6” diameter): £29.20
For more information, to discuss your requirements or request a quote please email the Grounds Team