Plantamamita in Reindeer Court is offering office workers a quiet place to work

Plantamamita is an independently-run plant shop in Reindeer Court that is full-to-overflowing with plants, natural light and clean air. 

The shop is run by couple Liuva Chacon and Leigh Halford, who claim that the pandemic has changed the ways we work.       

During lockdown, office workers became accustomed to home working, swapping the peak-time commute for a fridge full of snacks on tap.

But Mrs Chacon, who spent many years working from home in her corporate IT job, said:  "You have the option to work from home or a coffee shop and you start off at your desk, then the kitchen and then you end up working on the floor.

Plantamamita in Reindeer Court

"I ended up going to the kitchen more than I should.

"But in coffee shops sometimes you have to rely on your own devices if your internet is too slow."

The new workspace has five desks surrounded by a 'nice plant-ey vibe' and people can book during office hours. 

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Mrs Chacon said: "We have five desks for people to book during office hours and unlimited tea and coffee. 

"We want to create a space for small businesses, students and office workers.

"It's like a greenhouse with lots of fresh light and clean air.

"Since the pandemic, we have changed the way we do things and hybrid working, instead of working on your own or in an office, this is a quiet place for you to work. 

Hot desk cafes have become quite popular in London and bigger cities but the idea is quite new for Worcester.

Plantamamita in Reindeer Court

 Mrs Chacon credits the hot desk idea to her husband. 

"It's a small place to generate ideas," she said.

"If you can work from a coffee shop, then why not a plant shop?"