Live Plants or Preserved Moss: Which Plant Wall is Best For Your Project

Reindeer Moss installation by Suite Plants • Burrow flagship store • SoHo, NYC

During office restoration and home improvement projects, the interior design portion is often the most enjoyable. Installing a green wall is an excellent move for tying a space together, and there are more choices than ever for picking the materials. Whether you are interested in an entire living wall or a preserved moss wall for your space, be sure to take into consideration the benefits and maintenance of each option.

Living Plant Walls

The popular term for a living wall, no matter the variety, is a "plant wall." The benefits of living plant walls are plentiful; increased oxygen flow throughout the workspace will promote health and productivity, the color scheme will be boosted, and clients and guests will rave at the scenery. They can also be installed indoors or outdoors, allowing for more flexibility in design.

When is a Living Wall the Best Choice?

For a lush, vibrant look, a living plant wall is your best bet. Our experts will consult with you on which plant varieties will suit the space and thrive in a particular environment. Plants can be grown off-site for several months for an immediately lush wall upon installation, or they can be installed immediately and allowed to fill-in naturally as time goes by. For a plant wall that will thrive year-round, a prime location is an important decision. Make sure the area has the necessary amount of sunlight to keep the foliage healthy, and place it in an area that is protected from moving chairs, swinging doors, or drafts. 

Preserved Moss Walls

Preserved moss is neither living nor artificial, satisfying the desire for a true plant wall without the maintenance and restrictions of live plants. Moss is also a great medium for sound absorption, making it great for spaces that tend to have echos or poor acoustics. Design options are more open with preserved moss since it can be installed in areas where live plants would not normally thrive, although it should not be installed outdoors due to its delicate nature.

When is a Preserved Moss Wall the Best Choice?

For a something different without the upkeep. Match texture to more texture! Brick, exposed cement, and distressed drywall can be an attractive asset to the preserved moss design. Place geometric shapes on a large surface for a uniform look, or choose a more intricate pattern to make a statement. Preserved moss has the benefit of allowing for finer detail, so one can afford to be bold and fashion the moss details around the company logo or an emblem. Plus, moss doesn't require natural resources like water or sunlight, and with its minimal upkeep, it works well in darker areas that don't have access to windows.

No matter the choice, we have you and your future living wall covered. Suite Plants has installed walls and projects across the country. With our patented LivePanel system, the care required to maintain a green wall system is minimal, leaving more time to enjoy a gorgeous talking point. Contact our team of experts to start designing a plant wall for your next project!