Plants in a restaurant are not only decorative but also impact the well-being of guests and employees. Properly maintaining greenery in a restaurant space requires understanding the specific conditions of this type of establishment. In 2025, when the aesthetics of restaurant interiors play a key role in shaping the culinary experience, professional plant care has become a priority.
At Vikingmoss, as a company specializing in decorative, preserved plants, we understand the challenges of maintaining greenery in restaurant spaces. Our experience shows that properly selected and cared for plants can dramatically transform the experience customers have with a restaurant, without generating excessive costs or maintenance issues.
Plants in a restaurant – why are they important?
Plants in a restaurant serve multiple functions. Primarily, they create a pleasant atmosphere, warm the interior, and make guests feel more comfortable. Numerous studies have shown that the presence of plant elements in restaurants lengthens the average guest stay and increases the likelihood of returning.
Our customer experience confirms this data – restaurants that decided to implement our stabilized moss noted a significant increase in positive reviews regarding the atmosphere of the premises already in the first months after installation.
Greenery in a restaurant also affects the acoustics of the room by absorbing excessive noise, which is especially important in establishments with hard, reflective surfaces.
The most important skincare challenges and how to deal with them
Specific conditions in restaurants
Restaurants are spaces with unique microclimates. Temperature fluctuations, variable humidity, and limited access to natural light pose major challenges for plants in foodservice establishments. Furthermore, the presence of a kitchen means higher temperatures, fumes, and sometimes even grease floating in the air.
In our practice, we've noticed that traditional live plants often require intensive care in these conditions, which is difficult to manage during the daily workflow of a restaurant. Therefore, we recommend considering the alternative of stabilized plants , which maintain their natural appearance without requiring watering or access to light.
Access to light and its effect on plants
Proper lighting is a key factor influencing plant health. Restaurants often experience limited access to natural light, especially in the back of the premises or in windowless rooms.
Light requirements of different types of plants in a restaurant
| Plant type | Minimum light requirements | Recommended restaurant seats |
|---|---|---|
| Live plants with high requirements | 6-8 hours of daylight | At the windows, in the winter gardens |
| Live plants with average requirements | 3-5 hours of daylight | Main hall with access to windows |
| Living plants with low requirements | 1-2 hours of daylight | The deeper parts of the hall |
| Stabilized plants | No light requirements | Any place, including windowless ones |
| Stabilized moss | No light requirements | Any location, ideal for windowless areas |
Our observations suggest that species such as Zamioculcas, Sansevieria, and Epipremnum aureum perform best in locations with limited light. However, even these hardy plants will require periodic rotation to avoid weakening them.
Humidity and temperature – key parameters
Restaurants experience specific temperature and humidity conditions. The constant presence of guests, kitchen operations, and ventilation systems influence these parameters, creating challenges for plants.
Our observations in many restaurants have shown that the average air humidity in foodservice establishments is usually too low for most houseplants, which prefer higher humidity levels.
For live plants in such conditions, we recommend regularly misting the leaves (outside of opening hours) or installing humidifiers near the plants. Alternatively, our solutions using stabilized plants eliminate the problem of insufficient humidity while maintaining a natural appearance.
Choosing the right plants for your restaurant
Living plants – advantages and challenges
Living plants bring a unique element of naturalness and freshness to restaurants. Living plants actively improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, which is especially valuable in crowded dining establishments.
However, keeping live plants in a restaurant comes with several challenges:
- They require regular watering and fertilization.
- They need access to natural light
- They may be attacked by pests
- They change their appearance seasonally, which may affect the aesthetics of the premises
- They require periodic repotting
Our experience shows that if you decide to introduce live plants, it's worth considering working with a professional landscaping company. The cost of such a service in 2025 will average 300-600 PLN per month, depending on the size of the restaurant and the number of plants.
Stabilized plants – the perfect solution for restaurants
An alternative to live plants, which we particularly recommend to our clients in the food service industry, are preserved plants. Preserved plants are natural plants that have undergone a special preservation process, thanks to which they maintain their fresh appearance and flexibility for many years, without requiring watering or exposure to light.
The main advantages of stabilized plants in restaurants:
- They do not require watering or care
- They retain their fresh appearance for up to 10 years
- They are hypoallergenic
- They do not attract pests
- They can be placed anywhere, regardless of access to light.
- They don't get dirty and don't lose leaves
At Vikingmoss , we specialize in stabilized moss, which has proven its worth in hundreds of restaurants. Our clients particularly appreciate the ability to create spectacular vertical compositions, which are not only decorative but also effective sound absorbers, improving the acoustics of the premises.
Stabilized moss - a hit in restaurant decorations
Stabilized moss is a solution that has revolutionized the approach to landscaping in restaurants in recent years. Cladonia rangiferina and flat moss , and we offer them in a wide range of colors.
In 2025, we see a clear trend of using stabilized moss to create:
- Green walls in entrance areas
- Composition with the restaurant logo
- Decorative partitions between the premises' zones
- Sound-absorbing ceiling elements
- Accents at the tables and in the relaxation areas
Our company has completed numerous projects using stabilized moss in various types of restaurants – from elegant fine dining establishments, through casual dining restaurants, to cafes and bars.
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Practical care tips
Daily plant care in the restaurant
Developing a maintenance schedule for live plants in a restaurant is crucial. We recommend designating one person responsible for the plants to regularly check their health, water them, and monitor for potential problems.
The schedule verified by our company includes:
- Daily visual check of plant condition
- Watering according to individual needs (usually 1-3 times a week)
- Weekly dusting of leaves with a damp cloth
- Monthly fertilization during the growing season
- Quarterly inspections for pests and diseases
For stabilized plants and moss, care is much simpler:
- Periodic vacuuming with a gentle stream of air or a soft brush
- Avoiding direct contact with water
- Keep away from strong heat sources
Dealing with common problems
Restaurant plants face specific challenges that are rarely encountered in other spaces. Based on our clients' experiences, we've compiled a list of the most common challenges and how to address them:
- Deposition of cooking fat on leaves:
- Solution: regularly wipe the leaves with a solution of water and mild soap, install the plants at an appropriate distance from the kitchen
- Mechanical damage caused by guests:
- Solution: Place plants in areas less exposed to accidental contact, choose more resistant species, or consider stabilized plants
- Dryness due to heating and air conditioning systems:
- Solution: regular misting, grouping plants to increase humidity, using hydrogel saucers
- Insufficient lighting:
- Solution: Rotate plants between zones with better and worse light access, supplement with full-spectrum LED lighting, and select species that tolerate low light levels.
In the case of stabilized moss and other plants from our offer, the above problems do not occur, which makes them an ideal solution for demanding restaurant spaces.
Professional solutions for restaurants
Comprehensive greenery arrangements
At Vikingmoss we offer comprehensive restaurant solutions that include:
- Consultation and design tailored to the character of the premises
- Selection of appropriate stabilized plants
- Professional assembly
- After -sales support
Our designs always take into account the specifics of each restaurant—its style, lighting, spatial layout, and the needs of the owners. This allows us to create unique arrangements that emphasize the restaurant's character while also being practical for everyday use.
The importance of professional installation
Professional installation is key to long-term satisfaction with your moss and stabilized plant installations. Our specialists are experienced in implementing projects in challenging restoration environments, ensuring:
- Installation that does not interfere with the operation of the premises
- The use of specialized fastening systems
- Protecting the installation against moisture and other factors
- Aesthetic finish, also from the back side
Investing in professional installation pays off in durability and trouble-free use for many years.
Summary – why is it worth investing in greenery in a restaurant?
Introducing plants into a restaurant space is not just a matter of aesthetics but also a strategic business decision. Numerous studies have shown that restaurants with natural elements, including plants, achieve higher turnover than similar establishments without such elements.
Our experience with hundreds of clients in the food service industry confirms these observations. Restaurants that have chosen our stabilized moss solutions report:
- Increasing the number of reservations
- Extending the duration of guests' stay
- Increase in orders for beverages and desserts
- More positive online reviews
- More frequent guest returns
An investment in professionally designed and executed greenery usually pays off within a few months, while having a long-term impact on the image and perception of the premises.
Want to transform your restaurant with low-maintenance plants? Visit our website www.vikingmoss.com and vikingmoss for restaurants. Contact us to schedule a free consultation and receive a personalized quote. Your restaurant deserves a unique setting that will delight guests and set you apart from the competition!
Hi, my name is Marian Sikora and I am the founder of the company Sikorka and Vikingmoss in which since 2018 we have been producing wooden maps of the world on the wall and moss walls. My comprehensive experience and qualification allowed you to achieve success. I started my professional path in the IT industry, where for many years I dealt with creating websites, graphic design, programming and implementation of marketing campaigns. Over time, however, I wanted to change and decided to transfer my passion for creating into a more tangible one.
