A corporate lobby with a large, lush living wall and a ficus tree in a modern planter, bathed in natural light

Plants are planned Not placed

Every successful botanical space begins with understanding the environment. Plante Bureau helps businesses, architects, and builders make informed decisions through expert botanical consulting and biophilic planning.

Watering a collection of houseplants on a windowsill
What is Botanical Consulting?

Great botanical spaces are planned, not improvised.

By evaluating factors such as light, space, aesthetics, and project goals, we help clients make informed decisions before plants are introduced into a space.

Environmental Assessment

Evaluating light, humidity, airflow, and growing conditions.

Biophilic Integration

Custom layouts for lobbies, hallways, and offices that improve air and morale.

Plant Selection

Matching species to the space, goals, and maintenance expectations.

Project Planning

Providing clear recommendations before installation begins.

What We Evaluate

Our Expertise

We match the right plant to the right light, humidity, and foot traffic — so your investment thrives long after installation.

Hand sifting dark rich potting soil with visible organic texture

Soil you can feel

We spec custom soil blends for each species — no bagged mix from a big box store.

Close-up of hand inspecting underside of a Monstera leaf under natural window light

Leaf-by-leaf inspections

Quarterly health checks catch early signs of pests or nutrient deficiencies.

Fine mist sprayer applied to broad tropical leaves in a sunlit office corner

Mist like morning dew

Humidity-loving species get fine-mist treatments that mimic their native canopy.

Pruning shears cutting a dried leaf tip from a healthy green indoor plant

Pruned with purpose

Each cut shapes the plant for long-term structure Not just looks for today.

Overhead view of three plants in terra cotta pots on a wooden workbench with soil and tools

Pots that breathe

We choose terra cotta or ceramic with drainage Never a cachepot that drowns roots.

Hand using a digital light meter next to a Fiddle Leaf Fig in a sunlit lobby

Light matched to leaf

We measure foot-candles at each spot No guess work. No plant gets bleached or starved.

CONSULTING DELIVERABLES

Tailored plant plans for every space

We design, install, and manage living plant systems that make commercial interiors healthier, quieter, and more inviting. Here's what we deliver.

Corporate lobby with a floor-to-ceiling living wall of ferns and moss, soft natural light

Custom biophilic designs

We create layouts that fit your lobby, corridor, or breakout area exactly. No guesswork.

Close-up of botanical leaves on a light table with hand pointing to specimen

Species selection guides

We match plants to your exact light, humidity, and foot traffic conditions. Each choice is deliberate.

Horticulturist installing irrigation line inside a green wall frame in a modern office

Installation and setup

We handle the full install — from structural mounting to irrigation — so your space goes live fast.

Caretaker cleaning a large Monstera leaf in a sunlit corporate reception area

Ongoing maintenance visits

Monthly check-ins to prune, water, fertilize, and monitor plant health. We keep everything thriving.

Overhead view of plant health report on a worktable with a magnifying glass and small potted plant

Health and pest reports

We document every visit with a written report. You know the condition of every plant in your portfolio.

START YOUR PROJECT

Tell us about your space. We'll handle the rest.

Describe what you're looking for — we'll get back to you with a plan that fits your space and your budget.

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada