Useful indoor plants for the bedroom

The bedroom is a special place in your home. This is the room where you rest after a productive day. Everyone knows that the quality of sleep directly affects your well-being the next day, your productivity and ability to work, the clear functioning of the brain and even your appearance. Therefore, it is so important that the atmosphere of the bedroom is as favorable as possible for a good rest. 

What prevents a good night's sleep? Sounds, bright light, an uncomfortable bed, an uncomfortable air temperature, and, of course, the quality of this air.

What plants are suitable for the bedroom?

Plants that not only decorate the space, but also help create a cozy and healthy atmosphere are perfect for the bedroom. First of all, you should pay attention to shade-loving or shade-tolerant species, since the bedroom often does not have enough natural light. Such plants feel good even in low light conditions and do not require constant care.

If you want to add large accents to the interior, you can choose floor plants. They will become a stylish element of decor and will help zone the space. For example, tall plants with lush foliage, such as ficus or dracaena, look great in the corner of the room or next to the bed. Not only are they pleasing to the eye, but they also help purify the air, which is especially important for the bedroom.

You should also pay attention to plants that produce oxygen even at night, such as sansevieria or aloe vera. They will help improve the air quality and create more comfortable conditions for sleep. If you want to add some greenery to your windowsill or nightstand, you can choose compact species such as spathiphyllum or chlorophytum. They do not take up much space, but they effectively humidify and purify the air.

The main thing is to choose plants that do not require complex care and adapt well to bedroom conditions.

The most useful plants for the bedroom

As a rule, the bedroom has a lot of textiles that create coziness, but at the same time, can collect dust, which, when inhaled, will disturb your sleep.

If you place plants in the bedroom that are recognized as natural filters, the air quality will improve significantly. chlorophytum is at the top of the list of such plants - this cheerful plant with hanging bright leaves is capable of not only purifying the air from dust, but also reducing the amount of toxic substances in it, such as benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene. 

It is very useful to place sansevieria (mother-in-law's tongue) in the recreation area. This original plant is familiar to many, but not everyone knows about its ability to produce oxygen even at night.

In addition to dust and toxins, the air may contain substances that cause allergies. You don't even suspect what makes you sneeze or cough in the middle of the night, thereby disrupting your sleep and shortening the deep sleep phase. The leaves of some plants are able to capture allergens, dust and tiny particles of mold. Plants with textured leaves, such as Saintpaulia, are especially good at this task.

Uncomfortable air humidity also interferes with sound sleep. You can regulate the humidity using indoor plants. If the air is too dry (which is especially common in winter when heating devices are used), place a large plant with succulent leaves in the bedroom, for example, a Beaucarnea palm tree. 

Succulents will help combat high air humidity - they retain moisture in themselves. 

Floor plants for the bedroom

Floor plants for the bedroom are a great way to add coziness, freshness and natural harmony to the interior. They not only decorate the space, but can also improve the microclimate in the room, purifying the air and humidifying it. Here are some popular options for floor plants that will suitfor the bedroom:

• Benjamin's ficus: purifies the air, looks very decorative.
• Dracaena: effectively purifies the air, unpretentious.
• Yucca: a very hardy plant that does not require frequent care.
• Palm (Chamedorea, Rapis): humidifies the air and looks very impressive.
• Zamioculcas (Dollar tree): unpretentious, suitable for those who forget to water the plants.

Anti-stress for a restful sleep

Good night - the most common wish, and not in vain. If your day was tense and full of all sorts of not always pleasant events, the brain cannot relax and does not allow the body to fall asleep. Anxious thoughts, do you continue to solve work issues in your sleep?

The aroma of jasmine or lavender is a natural antistress, even in sleep it relieves tension, allows you to completely relax, fall asleep peacefully and sleep soundly, enjoying pleasant dreams. We can perceive the aroma even when we sleep, without realizing it. 

An interior conducive to rest

Plants in the bedroom interior not only improve the air quality, but also create an atmosphere conducive to rest. Everyone knows that green color calms, relieves stress and fatigue. In addition, green is good for eyes tired from the computer.

Decorative foliage plants – for example, aglaonema or ficus – will fill your bedroom with a calming green color.

Houseplants in the bedroom bring aesthetic pleasure and please the eye. You can place blooming orchids in the bedroom - for example, the beautiful Vanda. Just contemplating such beauty before going to bed will push all the worries and cares of the passing day into the background. 

Not by sleep alone ;)

Let's not be prudes. It is clear to everyone that married couples use the bedroom not only for sleeping, despite the categorical name of this room ;-)

You came home from work, had dinner, maybe even drank a glass of wine - it's time to love!

And here plants will help you again! The aroma of coffee tree or myrtle sets a romantic mood, awakens sensuality, removes excessive stiffness. And the flowers of some plants (spathiphyllum, anthurium) - look quite erotic, freeing your fantasies.

Female and male happiness in the literal sense, forgive the pun ;-)

What plants should not be placed in the bedroom

In a room for rest and love, prickly or carnivorous plants will not be quite appropriate. Although, if we talk about succulents, many of them are not prickly at all and can decorate the interior of the bedroom with their exotic look and even flowers. For example, lithops (living stones) - look unusual both individually and in a phytocomposition. 

The best plants for the bedroom

The best plants for the bedroom are those that improve air quality, promote relaxation and do not require complex care. They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, and some even humidify the air and cleanse it of toxins.

List of the best plants for the bedroom:

• Sansevieria (Mother-in-law's tongue). Releases oxygen at night, unpretentious.
• Spathiphyllum (Women's happiness). Humidifies the air, blooms beautifully.
• Aloe Vera. Has healing properties, easy to care for.
• Chlorophytum. Effectively purifies the air, easy to care for.
• Lavender. Calms, promotes better sleep, has a pleasant aroma.
• Jasmine. Helps to relax and improves the quality of sleep.
• Geranium (Pelargonium). Repels insects, calms the nervous system.
• Ivy (Hedera). Suitable for hanging pots.
• Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea). Humidifies the air.
• Myrtle. Has antibacterial properties,improves the indoor microclimate.

Indoor Plants for the Bedroom According to Feng Shui

According to Feng Shui, indoor plants can improve the energy of the bedroom if they are chosen and placed correctly.

Avoid plants with sharp leaves (such as cacti) - they create aggressive energy.
Do not place too many plants in the bedroom - this can disrupt the energy balance.
Make sure that the plants are healthy and well-groomed - wilted or sick plants bring negative energy.
Place the plants so that they do not interfere with the free movement of qi energy.

A comfortable pillow and a ventilated room are not always enough for a good night's sleep. Indoor plants will help ensure a sound and healthy sleep.

Correctly selected plants will make your sleep peaceful, and your morning - cheerful and full of energy!