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Stanford PhD candidate in Ecology

Office plants,
cared for like
family.

Cozy, attentive plant care for Bay Area Peninsula workspaces, with the science to back it up. 

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Lydia Villa
5+ yrs
Keeping hundreds of greenhouse plants alive
SF Botanical
Trained in the Garden's nursery
100s
Stanford undergrads taught ecology
Jasper Ridge
Led biodiversity field research
The science

Why add real plants to your office?

It's not just a vibe. Peer-reviewed workplace research backs up what a good office jungle does for your team.

15%

Increase in objective productivity

Real-world office experiments found employees complete information-processing and analytical tasks faster, with no increase in errors, once plants are added to a bare workspace.

Nieuwenhuis et al., 2014
Restored

Focus and concentration

Desk work drains "directed attention" fast. Glancing at greenery triggers a more effortless kind of attention that acts like a cognitive reset button, helping teams hold focus through the day.

Bringslimark et al., 2007; Raanaas et al., 2011
Fewer

Sick days, lower stress

Workspaces with visible plants correlate with fewer sick days and higher morale. Plants also help clear common indoor pollutants given off by electronics and synthetic furniture.

Bringslimark et al., 2007; Gray & Birrell, 2014
Stronger

Collaboration and morale

A green, "biophilic" office softens a sterile layout, reduces disengagement, and naturally encourages the conversation, mentorship, and spontaneous problem-solving that make teams click.

Gray & Birrell, 2014; Nieuwenhuis et al., 2014
References
  • Bringslimark, T., Hartig, T., & Patil, G. G. (2007). Psychological benefits of indoor plants in workplaces: Putting experimental results into context. HortScience, 42(3), 581–587.
  • Gray, T., & Birrell, C. (2014). Are biophilic-designed site office buildings linked to health benefits and high performing occupants? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(12), 12204–12222.
  • Nieuwenhuis, M., Postmes, T., Knight, C., & Haslam, S. A. (2014). The relative benefits of green versus lean office space: Three field experiments. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 20(3), 199–214.
  • Raanaas, R. K., Evensen, K. H., Rich, D., Sjøstrøm, G., & Patil, G. (2011). Benefits of indoor plants on attention capacity in an office setting. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 31(1), 99–105.
Meet your plant doctor

Hi, I'm Lydia Villa.

My relationship with plant health began long before academia. In high school I worked the nursery at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, then spent years providing private, high-end plant care in homes across the Bay Area.

Today, I am a PhD student in Ecology at Stanford University. My advanced academic research has included topics in plant ecophysiology and ecology; soil microbial/plant interactions; how root systems adapt to environmental stress and drought; and large scale ecosystem shifts throughout California.

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"A rare blend of real-world horticultural skill and elite scientific expertise."
How I can help

Three ways to green your workspace

01

Ongoing Maintenance

Recurring visits keeping your greenery thriving: watering, feeding, health checks, pruning, cleaning, aesthetic rotation, and proactive pest management.

Includes the Plant Doctor Warranty
02

Triage & Stabilization

A one-time, deep-diagnostic rescue for struggling plants: full health audit, botanical first aid, pest and disease treatment, plus a custom care manual.

Perfect starting point for a declining collection
03

Sourcing & Install

Starting fresh? Hand-selected, resilient plants scientifically matched to your light, sourced from premium regional growers, delivered and professionally installed.

Includes custom care manuals
See details  ·  Every workspace is different. Contact me for a tailored quote.

Let's talk about
your plants.

Book a complimentary 15-minute office greenery assessment.

Attentive, personal service, every plant by name
Serving the Bay Area Peninsula
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