Perfect Plants For Bedroom

Perfect Plants For Bedroom

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If you've tried every trick in the book to get some shut eye (hello, CBD and meditation apps) but still find yourself tossing and turning every night, maybe it's your bedroom that's to blame. After all, if your environment isn't conducive to sleep, you won't be comfortable no matter how hard you try. One thing you didn't even know your bedroom might be missing? A plant.

Strange but true: There are several bedroom plants out there that can actually help you fall asleep faster. "Houseplants not only enhance the overall appearance of a space, but studies have shown they can also boost your mood, enhance your creativity, reduce your stress levels, increase your productivity, bring you tranquility, maintain indoor humidity levels, produce oxygen, and naturally filter air pollutants," says Erin Marino of online plant shop The Sill. "You could say plants are quite the multitaskers!"

But certain plants work better in the bedroom than others—their relaxing scents, air-purifying properties, and easy maintenance make them winners for helping you get quality snooze time fast. Check out her recs below along with other plants to consider keeping in your bedroom for the best sleep ever.

1 Snake Plant

Marino loves the snake plant because of how low-maintenance it is, but another huge benefit is its spot on NASA's list of the top air purifying plants. "Snake plants have been shown to filter benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene," explains Marino. "It is also one of few houseplants that convert carbon dioxide into oxygen at night; something most houseplants only do during the day." This increase in air quality will lead to better sleep—particularly if you're prone to allergies.

2 Philippine Evergreen

Another air-purifying plant to consider? The Philippine evergreen, commonly known as the Chinese evergreen. It emits high levels of oxygen and removes chemicals like formaldehyde and benzene. Plus, it's super easy to grow as it loves indoor spaces with low sunlight or fluorescent lighting.

3 English Ivy Hanging Plant

If you're prone to bad seasonal allergies at night, an English ivy plant might help. Research shows the plant has the ability to reduce airborne mold and feces, making the air cleaner and alleviating symptoms of asthma. Just make sure it's out of reach of pets and children because it can be mildly toxic when ingested.

4 Lavender Blooming Plant

If you've ever sniffed some lavender essential oil and automatically felt your worries disappear, you'll realize why this fragrant plant made the list. "If there's enough light, you can easily grow lavender indoors," says Jesse Waldman of Pistils Nursery, a Portland, Oregon–based plant shop that ships nationwide. "Its foliage and blossoms are chock full of fragrant oils that have been shown to help people relax, improve mood, and make you sleepy." However, if growing lavender isn't possible (ugh, winter), Waldman says you can still get similar benefits by using dried leaves under your pillow for "a bit of aromatherapy."

5 Golden Pothos

Another great air purifier, the Golden Pothos gets Waldman's stamp of approval because it's so easy to care for. "It doesn't require too much light, and it's beautiful, too," he says. "It happily cascades in a hanging planter, or you can train it to climb up a trellis or moss pole." Talk about dreamy!

6 Heartleaf Philodendron

"This easy-care trailing plant with vibrant green, heart-shaped leaves is particularly effective at absorbing formaldehyde from indoor air," says Marino. "Dry indoor air can be blamed for a host of ailments, including respiratory problems, sore throats, colds, and even skin breakouts. Indoor plants help to maintain, and in some cases, increase, humidity levels by emitting water vapor during transpiration." The heartleaf philodendron also gives out major jungle vibes and is great for homes with particularly high ceilings.

7 Ferns

"Ferns have been shown to filter formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene," explains Marino. This pretty variation is characterized by its bright green, ripple-edged fronds and thrives in a humid environment—so, ideally a bathroom or in the summer. It has a huge effect on indoor air pollutants, so it's a no-brainer to have in your home.

8 Spider Plant

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"This is the plant that keeps on giving," says Waldman of the hanging Spider Plant. "It filters the air, making for a restful sleep, and produces plentiful plantlets or 'pups' that can be separated out from the mother plant and gifted to friends, or stockpiled for extra air purification."

9 Alder & Oak Star Jasmine Potted Plant

Jasmine can help alleviate anxiety, which can lead to a more restful and uninterrupted night's sleep. Plus, the pleasant aroma acts as a natural air freshener. If you have a fairly large bedroom or empty corner, fill it with this star jasmine vine that features deep green leaves and seasonal white flowers. Or you can get a smaller potted one for your bedside table.

10 Peace Lily Plant

Not only would a peace lily fit right in with any style of bedroom decor, it can help you get a more peaceful night's sleep by ridding your room of pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene. The low-maintenance plant grows best in bright, indirect sunlight. Like the English Ivy, it can be toxic if eaten, so be sure to keep it away from any of your furry friends or small children.

Kelly Allen Kelly Allen is a writer based in New York and the editorial assistant at House Beautiful, where she covers design, culture, shopping, and travel.

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Perfect Plants For Bedroom

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