Bringing some plants in to your bedroom will make it look better. But it will also make the room feel calmer and be more inviting.
Being able to have plants in your bedroom that also help with your mental health and make you feel better is what it should be all about.
So I’ve put together a list of the best indoor plants to create a more peaceful atmosphere. Each of them will bring something to your bedroom and help you to relax and sleep better.
1. Snake Plant
The snake plant, or Mother in Law’s Tongue as it’s also known is one of the most popular indoor plants. Its tall and strong leaves are good at converting carbon dioxide into oxygen during the night giving. This will give you better air quality as you sleep.
Snake plants are happily grow in most sorts of light and don’t need much watering. So it’s a good choice if you’re new to looking after plants
2. Peace Lily
Peace lilies have very beautiful white flowers that are hard to resist. It also filters the air of any nasty pollutants so you’re getting a healthier nights sleep.
Peace lilies like low to medium light and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. They also increase the humidity so can help with dry skin and any respiratory issues you might have.
3. English Ivy
English ivy can be grown in hanging baskets or grow down from a shelf. It can take mold from the air and will help you if you have any allergies.
English ivy does best in moderate light and likes the soil to stay moist.
4. Lavender
Lavender is well known for its scent and has been used for many years to help with sleep and relaxation. It’s usually grown outdoors in sunlight it can also do well indoors.
If you’re going to grow it then put it near a south facing window and water it occasionally, letting the soil dry out in between each time. It’s the scent that does the real good and can help with anxiety and a good nights sleep.
5. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is easy to look after and naturally purifies the air. It releases oxygen during the night which improves the quality of the air in your bedroom.
It’s the gel inside the leaves that you probably know best. It can treat minor burn and cuts.
Aloe vera likes bright, indirect light and doesn’t need to be watered very often so is a good option if you’re busy.
6. Spider Plant
The spider plant is one of the most well known plants for being easy to cafe for and purifying the air.
Spider plants like bright, indirect light but can do well in other and lower light conditions. They prefer the soil to stay moist and like to be occasionally misted. As they mature they grow little baby plants from the mother plant and you can propagated them and either grow new spider plants or give them to friends.
7. Boston Fern
Boston ferns are lush plants that will make your room even more tranquil. They also are very good at adding humidity to the air which can help during dry seasons.
Boston ferns like indirect light and soil that stays moist. Misting them often can help to keep the humidity at the levels they really like.
8. Jasmine
Jasmine has a wonderful scent that comes from white flowers and will fill your bedroom with it’s sweet smell. It’s actually been shown that jasmines scent can help reducing anxiety and improving how you sleep.
It does best in bright light and should be watered regularly so the soil stays moist. Put your jasmine near a window as it needs sunlight to really grow well.
9. Golden Pothos
Golden pothos is an other plant that has the ability to take pollutants out of the air. It looks great too with heart shaped leaves and ones that look fantastic in your bedroom.
Another plus point for pothos is it’s able to adapt to most environments. So it doesn’t mind very little in the way of watering or low light.
And you can train it to grow around your shelves or just hang freely from them.
10. Rubber Plant
Rubber plants remove toxins from the air and make for a healthier home or room. They have big leaves that look great in any room.
Rubber plants like bright, indirect light and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. Wipe the leaves often so a layer of dust doesn’t build up on them and helps to make sure they stay looking their best.
11. ZZ Plant
ZZ plants are tough and don’t need much in the way of care. They grow without a lot of light and there water needs are minimal too.
The ZZ plant is also excellent at filtering toxins from the air, so a great choice for making the quality of air in the home better. It’s nearly indestructible too, which means it good for anyone who is likely to forget about their plants. A little neglect won’t hurt this one.
12. Chamomile
Chamomile isn’t just for tea – it also works as a fantastic bedroom plant. It has small and delicate white flowers and would look good on any beside table.
More importantly chamomile releases a soothing scent that has been linked to reducing stress and with better sleep. It needs sun, so put it on a windowsill that gets lots of light, and water it regularly. Doing so will give you a relaxing scent that will make your sleep more peaceful.
13. Calathea
Calatheas, which you might know as “prayer plants,” have leaves that curl up at night and unfurl in the morning. The fact that they move with the light cycle makes them fun and interesting to watch.
They like medium to low light and good humidity, so if you have a humidifier in .
14. Chinese Evergreen
Chinese evergreens are gorgeous plants with variegated leaves that come in green and silver patterns. They’re super easy to care for and can do well in low light, so are great for a bedroom that doesn’t get much light.
They also help to clean the air by filtering out toxins like formaldehyde and benzene. Just keep them away from pets as they’re toxic if eaten.
15. Philodendron Heartleaf
If you want a trailing plant then the philodendron heartleaf is a fantastic pick. It has hearted shaped leaves and cascades as it grows.
It’s also easy to look after. All you have to do is keep the soil a little moist and give it moderate to low light. Like pothos can grow well even if you occasionally forget to water it.
Tips for Keeping Bedroom Plants Healthy
All of the plants on this list will need the right care, even the ones that don’t mind being neglected.
Consider Light Conditions
Bedrooms often have less natural light than other rooms. So pick plants that don’t mind some low or indirect light.
If you have a bright bedroom then make sure the plants that really like the sun are near a window.
Don’t Overwater
Many people make the mistake of assuming that plants need constant watering. But the reality is most indoor plants like to dry out a little before you water them again.
If you’re unsure then use a moisture meter to work out when the soil is the right level of dryness to be watered again. Or just put your finger in the soil and see if it feels dry.
Control Humidity
Bedrooms are often drier as we have things like heating and air conditioners running. If this is the case for you the you can use a small humidifier or try misting plants like ferns and calatheas.
Don’t put your plants too close to air vents either as the air coming out of them can dry the plants out.
Keep an Eye on Air Circulation
Plants make the quality of the air better but they also need fresh air themselves. So every now and then open your windows or put the plants near a fan as it will stop mold or pests.
Pick Pet Friendly Options if Needed
Some plants like peace lilies and pothos can be toxic to our pets. So if you have a cat or dog then stick to plants like spider plants, areca palms and Boston ferns.
The Best Bedroom Plants at a Glance
| Plant Name | Light Needs | Watering | Special Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake Plant | Low to bright | Infrequent | Purifies the air, releases oxygen at night |
| Peace Lily | Low to medium | Keep moist | Filters toxins, increases the humidity |
| English Ivy | Medium | Keep moist | Reduces mold in the air |
| Lavender | Bright | Allow soil to dry | Natural sleep aid with calming scent |
| Aloe Vera | Bright | Infrequent | Heals minor burns, purifies air |
| Spider Plant | Bright, indirect | Moderate | Easy care, produces baby plants |
| Boston Fern | Indirect | Keep moist | Adds humidity to the air |
| Jasmine | Bright | Keep moist | Scent promotes relaxation |
| Golden Pothos | Low to bright | Let soil dry slightly | Tolerates neglect, purifies air |
| Rubber Plant | Bright, indirect | When top inch is dry | Bold foliage, removes toxins |
| ZZ Plant | Low to bright | Infrequent | Nearly indestructible, air purifying |
| Chamomile | Bright | Keep soil evenly moist | Produces calming fragrance |
| Calathea | Medium to low | Keep moist | Unique leaf movement, loves humidity |
| Chinese Evergreen | Low to bright | When top inch is dry | Variegated leaves, air filtering |
| Philodendron Heartleaf | Low to medium | Let soil dry slightly | Easy trailing plant |
Final Thoughts
The right indoor plants can help turn you bedroom into somewhere that you can recharge in. They can improve the quality of the air and make you feel less stressed.
So try one (or a few) from this list and see how they turn your bedroom into someplace healthier and more peaceful.