Corporate and facility managers recognize that interior plants affect employee attitude and retention, according to a recently released study by the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA). The top three reasons cited by corporate and facility managers for using plants were color, employee attitude and retention, and "making an environmental statement."

Almost 50% of the facility managers questioned said that they use interior plants in 75% to 100% of their buildings. A survey of 670 facility and corporate managers identified plants, artwork and sculpture as the key interior building enhancements which could influence higher occupancy and retention.

According to the survey, facility managers used plants to add color and enhance a building’s appearance, contribute to improved employee attitude and employee retention, and make a positive environmental statement.