The best plants for your bedroom

Bedroom plants: air purifiers in the bedroom

Suitable bedroom plants increase the air quality in the room and thus also the quality of your sleep. It always helps to air the room properly before sleeping, so that a lot of oxygen comes in again. However, to maintain a consistently good, fresh indoor climate that promotes good sleep, it is advisable to place selected plants in the bedroom. A houseplant draws pollutants out of the air and thereby purifies it.

Houseplants are true superheroes when it comes to cleaning and filtering the air. They evaporate moisture, thus lowering humidity, and filter pollutants from the air in the room. There are even plants that produce oxygen at night, which promotes better sleep.

In addition, a plant in the room is also very decorative, looks beautiful, and creates a pleasant atmosphere. Especially in a small and rather dark room, bedroom plants add soothing accents – thus, they are ideal for your bedroom or any other room with little light. Make sure to choose a plant that does not need so much light to thrive. Especially a shade plant is suitable here.

Which plants should stay outside the bedroom?

Many people know the myth that plants should be kept outside the bedroom altogether, because they absorb oxygen at night while we sleep and thus “steal” our air. But the fear that your bedroom plants will consume too much oxygen when you are asleep is unfounded. Plants absorb only a small amount of oxygen, so that one or two houseplants can move into the bedroom without hesitation. They are even healthy for your room climate.

However, you best make sure not to choose overly fragrant plants for the bedroom. A strong scent in a plant can cause headaches and disturb your sleep. Therefore, you should rather avoid most flowering plants in your room.

Proper care is also important for the indoor climate: do not overwater your bedroom plants and avoid waterlogging. This minimizes the risk of mold in the soil and rot in the plant and prevents harmful substances from disturbing your sleep.

Our top 5 bedroom plants

If you want a touch of naturalness and liveliness in the bedroom, you can achieve the desired effect with one or two houseplants. Next to a picture and a candl on the windowsill or on a dresser, bedroom plants blend in well with the interior design and liven up the room. We rely mainly on the following five kinds of plants for good sleep:

Plant no. 1: Sansevieria

The sansevieria plant is also called snake plant or bowstring hemp and is one of the most recommended bedroom plants. At night, this hardy houseplant releases CO2 through its leaves and frees the air from common household toxins. Thus, this plant provides the best conditions for restful and healthy sleep. Visually, the sansevieria is characterized by its green, partly yellow leaves that grow upwards. In a floor-standing pot or on a small stool, this plant makes an excellent bedroom accessory. Thanks to its resilience, the sansevieria is an ideal beginner plant and suitable for anyone who has no green thumb (yet).

Plant no. 2: Peace lily

A popular choice as a bedroom plant is the peace lily because it prefers a shady place. Therefore, the often-darkened bedroom without much natural light is no problem for this plant. The peace lily contributes to a pleasant room climate and counteracts dry air while you are asleep. So even in winter this kind of plant is a great addition to the bedroom and supports healthy sleep! With its dark green leaves and the white blossoms, the peace lily also provides a beautiful look as a plant in your room. The peace lily is also a flowering plant that does not bother your nose unpleasantly during sleep, as the plant and its flowers have a neutral smell.

Plant no. 3: Aloe Vera

When you think of Aloe Vera, you may first think of products for body care instead of a plant supporting good sleep. But the Aloe Vera plant is also suitable as a green eye-catcher in the bedroom! This low-maintenance plant emits oxygen at night and ensures a good air quality while you are sleeping. The plant, that is used as an indoor plant around here, does not need much attention and is therefore well suited as a bedroom plant, even if you are rather inexperienced in plant care.

Plant no. 4: Spider plant

The spider plant is also a very good houseplant for healthy sleep. This plant filters harmful substances from the air at night and produces valuable oxygen in your room during the day. A spider plant has elongated, narrow leaves and quickly forms small offshoots. These offshoots look similar to small spiders and thus are the reason for plant's name. This quickly creates a second plant for the bedroom or for another room. Simply let the offshoot take root in water and then place it in a small pot with soil.

Plant no. 5: Golden pothos

Another suitable bedroom plant is the golden pothos. This ivy plant is a popular houseplant because it grows quickly. The pothos is a climbing plant: if the plant cannot grow upwards, then it forms long "arms" that hang downwards. You can therefore place it on a shelf or hang it from the ceiling in a hanging basket. As a plant, the golden pothos is easy to care for and does not require much water. In addition, these houseplants improve the quality of your sleep by removing harmful substances from the air and releasing oxygen.

Conclusion

Bedroom plants are ideal sleep companions in your room. A plant in the bedroom cleans the air and releases oxygen, creating a better indoor climate. It is important to take proper care of the houseplants so that mold and thus harmful spores and substances are not formed and spread in the air. Our top 5 bedroom plants are easy to care for and these kinds of greenery offer a beautiful sight in the bedroom day and night – even if you do not have a green thumb. Whether it is aloe vera, ivy, or another plant, one thing is certain: a plant in the room not only looks good, but is also healthy as it supports a restful sleep!