Green Wall in the Office: Cost, Types and How to Get Started
A green wall is the most visually powerful element of biophilic design. Which type should you choose, what does it cost, and what does ongoing operation involve?
Living wall vs. stabilised wall: the basic difference
Green walls fall into two main categories. A living (vertical) garden contains real plants in substrate or hydroponics and actively grows — it requires irrigation, light and regular maintenance. A stabilised wall uses preserved plants or moss that have undergone a special glycerine preservation process — they require no watering or light, but they also no longer grow.
Living green wall
How it works
A living wall consists of modular systems (pockets, panels, frames) planted with plants. Plants are irrigated automatically or by hand. Adequate lighting is essential — natural or specialist LED. Professional care includes pruning, fertilising and replacing dead specimens.
Suitable plants
Pothos, philodendron, fern, bromeliads, fittonia, sansevieria or chamaedorea — always based on light conditions and the irrigation system.
Cost of a living wall
- Installation: 3,000–8,000 CZK/m² (depends on system and plant types)
- Monthly care: 500–1,500 CZK/m²
- Minimum recommended area: 2 m²
- Typical 4 m² wall (400x100 cm): installation 16,000–32,000 CZK + care 2,000–6,000 CZK/month
Stabilised green wall (moss or plant)
How it works
Plants or moss are chemically treated so they remain natural-looking and vibrant but require no care. Installed like a picture or panel on the wall. Lifespan 5–10 years if conditions are maintained (room humidity 40–60%; direct sunlight shortens lifespan).
Cost of a stabilised wall
- Stabilised moss (panel): 2,500–5,000 CZK/m²
- Stabilised plants (complex compositions): 5,000–12,000 CZK/m²
- Installation and mounting: 1,500–3,000 CZK flat fee
- Maintenance: none (occasional dust brushing only)
Living vs. stabilised: which to choose?
For a detailed comparison from the perspective of maintenance, aesthetics and cost, read our article Moss Wall vs. Living Wall: What to Choose for Your Office.
Technical requirements for installation
Before deciding, you need to assess:
- Wall load capacity (a living wall of 2 m² weighs 20–60 kg)
- Access to water or the option of installing a tank
- Lighting (living wall needs minimum 1,000 lux, ideally 3,000+ lux)
- Drainage or collection tray
Green wall on rental
Verdino offers green walls on a rental basis too — no upfront investment, with all care included in the monthly fee. Ideal for startups and companies that do not want to invest tens of thousands upfront. More on our services page or request a quote.