How Much Does an Indoor Planting Scheme Cost in the UK? Our FAQ guide to plant pricing.

It is a fair question, but the answer is not always too straightforward...

The cost of office planting depends on several factors. Are you thinking of buying or renting? Will you need ongoing office plant maintenance? How many plants are needed, of what size?

A few potted plants across a reception is a very different proposition from a complete indoor planting scheme across multiple floors...

Cost should also be weighed against value. Well designed commercial planting can support employee wellbeing, and make workplaces more productive. It is not simply decoration, but part of your working environment - how much do you value the benefits that plants might bring?

In this transparent pricing guide, we break down office plant hire, purchase and maintenance costs, explain what influences pricing, and outline what you can realistically expect to budget for in the UK.

When we talk about an indoor planting scheme, we are not just referring to a couple of pot plants in the corner.

A planting scheme is a carefully considered combination of greenery that works together to enhance your workspace visually, practically, and commercially. It can include any mix of the following:

• Individual plants - from desktop pots to large floor standing planters

• Green walls - whether living, preserved, or moss installations

• Trough planting and partition planting - such as desktop troughs or larger planters used to divide areas within an office

• Ceiling raft planting - hanging plants, and trailing features

• Interior trees

• Exterior planting

• Floral displays

This potential mix of plants and displays, means that there is rarely a one size fits all answer when it comes to office planting prices.

When it comes to commercial planting, there are typically two clear pricing structures, plant rental an outright purchase.

Both avenues are fairly self explanatory! Purchase means that you yourself own the plants, and rental means that you rent them from a provider.

With office plant rental, the cost of renting and maintaining your plants are bundled into one regular payment, often shown as a simple weekly or monthly figure.

This usually includes:

• The plants themselves

• Decorative planters

• Professional installation

• Ongoing maintenance visits

• Replacement of plants if required

Rental is popular because it offers flexibility: If your business is expanding, relocating, or redesigning, your planting scheme can evolve with you!

You are not tied into owning specific plants long term, which can be particularly helpful for fast growing businesses or leased office spaces.

With plant purchase, you pay upfront to own the plants and planters.

This initial cost covers supply and installation, but it does not usually include ongoing maintenance. Instead, a separate maintenance contract is arranged. This typically covers:

• Regular watering and plant care

• Pruning and cleaning

• Pest control

• Feeding and health checks

• Replacement of failed plants, depending on the agreement 

Outright purchase can be more cost effective over the long term, particularly for businesses planning to stay in one space for many years. However, it does require a larger upfront investment compared to rental.

So, with all of that in mind (and thank you for sticking with us) the big question still stands: How much will office plants actually cost?

While every commercial planting scheme is different, we can provide some realistic guide prices to help you understand typical office plant hire costs in the UK. These figures should be taken as a guide will vary depending on plant size, planter specification, access, and maintenance requirements. But they offer a helpful starting point.

Small Office - around 15 to 20 plants

Office plant rental costs:

• From £60 to £90 per week

Purchase and maintenance

• Combined purchase and maintenance packages starting from around £3,000

This would usually cover supply, installation, and an agreed period of ongoing commercial plant maintenance.

Medium Office - 20 to 50 plants

As soon as you move into a medium sized office, the pricing becomes more variable. At this scale, factors such as layout complexity, partition planting, larger floor standing plants, and access requirements begin to influence the cost more significantly.

Office plant rental costs:

• Typical weekly rental range: £100 to £200

Purchase and Maintenance

• Purchase and maintenance packages starting at around £5,000

• More complex schemes reaching £10,000 or more

Over a period of one year or more, outright purchase often begins to represent stronger long term value compared to rental. This price range reflects differences in plant size, specification, and overall design ambition.

Large Corporate Space - 5,000 square feet and above (approx.)

At this size, variability increases significantly.

For larger offices, planting schemes tend to be more design led and integrated into the overall workspace. You may be including feature trees, green walls, partition planting, or ceiling installations rather than simply increasing plant numbers.

Fully Bespoke Pricing

Projects at this scale are typically quoted on a bespoke basis, depending on the specific requirements of the scheme.

As project size increases, the cost per plant usually decreases, meaning that while the overall investment is higher, the scheme becomes more cost efficient proportionally - which would also make productivity gains more effective too!

At this level, a tailored design and quotation is always the most accurate way to assess budget.

If you are looking for a specific breakdown of what different planting types cost (green walls vs trough planters vs individual plants etc.), you can find our full indoor pricing guide here.

Some elements of a scheme are typically priced per plant, others per linear metre, and larger feature installations are calculated per square metre.

Plant size, maturity, access requirements, and ongoing commercial plant maintenance all contribute to the final figure. Because of these variables, comparing costs without understanding planting type can be misleading.

In short. Yes!

Well at least we think it is...and the science backs us up.

On a purely monetary basis, planting improves productivity, bringing gains of up to 15%. In monetary terms, this produces huge financial gains, that far offset the original cost of planting

As we have explored in our previous blogs on green views and attention restoration, simply having greenery within everyday sightlines can help reduce stress and support focus. Workplace wellbeing plants contribute to calmer, more engaging environments, which over time can positively influence morale and even absenteeism. A workspace that feels healthier and more considered is one people are more likely to enjoy spending time in.

At the same time, planting enhances workplace aesthetics, strengthens client perception, and supports wider ESG and sustainability goals.

So. Now you know the approximate cost of planting, how do you go about exploring what that will look like for you? Below, we have outlined the process that we take clients through here at Plant Plan

Consultation

We begin with an initial conversation to understand your workspace, objectives and budget. Whether you are exploring workplace wellbeing improvements, ESG goals or a full office refurbishment.

Site survey

A detailed site survey allows us to assess natural light, access requirements, floor loading, irrigation options and positioning. This ensures your indoor plants are specified correctly for long term success and low maintenance risk.

Design proposal

You receive a tailored planting design aligned to your layout and brand. This may include desk planting, floor standing specimens, feature planters or living walls, depending on your goals and budget.

Quotation

Your quotation clearly separates plant hire and maintenance costs. Maintenance is typically charged as a distinct line item and covers watering, feeding, pruning, plant replacement and ongoing care. This breakdown ensures full visibility of your monthly investment and long term value.

If you would like to get in touch, to discuss just how we might be able to help with your planting requirements, you can get in touch via the form below, or head over to our contact page.

We are happy to get involved in any project at any stage...even if its just an idea in your mind of how you might want your commercial space to look! As long as plants are involved, we would like to be too.