It is possible to select the best plants to put in your bedroom that can turn the room into a haven of peace and rest. In addition to providing beautification, some plants fit perfectly within the bedroom setting as they purify air, eliminate tension, and generally release fragrances that end up improving sleep.
The following lists and describes the 10 best plants you can have in your bedroom as far as beauty, purifying the air, and contributing to sleep are concerned.
1. Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
The snake plant makes a great bedroom plant and there is a good reason as to why. The snake plant has unlike most plants which get rid of oxygen during the daytime, it does the photosynthesis at night releasing the oxygen thus making it an ideal friend in bed. It is also a professional air purifier and removes general toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene out of the air. The architectural leaves it has give it a contemporary feel in any decor.
2. Lavender (Lavandula)
Lavender is also a popular natural medicine against sleeplessness and worry. Its calming aroma has been confirmed scientifically showing a reduction in the heart rate, low blood pressure and reduction of stress to enable you sleep more soundly. You can put a lavender plant in a pot by your bedside and enjoy its relaxing scent. It needs a little sun so a window that faces south is good.
3. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)
The beautiful Peace Lily can work on the air purification card. It works very well to remove formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene and it helps to add more humidity to a room by supplying moisture to air. This can aid in soothing dry throats and noses thereby reducing the number of sleepless nights. The peachy white flowers and dark green slick leaves will give the room a zen feel.
4. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
A research conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology revealed that English Ivy is capable of reducing airborne mold in a room, by as much as 94 percent, in just a few hours. This will help with allergies or asthma suffers a great deal as the air quality and ability to breathe in will improve which should equate to a better night sleep. It makes a beautiful plant in a hanging basket or cascading over a high shelf, as a vining plant.
5. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
Aloe Vera has medicinal properties and is a marvellous plant to have in the bedroom. It is very low-maintenance as well, and it emits oxygen at night, similar to the snake plant. It is also helpful in purifying air and its gel made out of the leaves can be used in minor cuts and burns, so it is handy to have in your bedside table.
6. Valerian (Valerian officinalis)
Valerian plant is another sleep aid that is not well known but is very effective. Its flower scents have been shown to be used to bring sleep and calm the anxious people over the centuries. A research revealed that even an inhalation of valerian aroma could reduce the time we take to fall asleep substantially. Although it is a flowering plant, a small potted version can go a long way in terms of enhancing your sleep routine.
7. Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)
Spider plants are very easy to maintain and highly tolerant hence it makes an excellent choice of bedroom plant. It is a great plant in the removal of formaldehyde and xylene which are common indoor pollutants. The spider plant also is very lovely in a hanging basket where they can form a natural and serene cascading effect.
8. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
If you want to have a plant with a really mesmerizing aroma then the gardenia is a perfect choice. Its strong smell is found to work almost the same way Valium does in reducing anxiety and helping people sleep well at night. Although it needs to be taken care of a bit more than other plants on this list, its beautiful flowers and a heady smell make it worth the care.
9. Epipremnum aureum (Golden Pothos)
Golden Pothos is one of the most popular houseplants, which is also suitable in the bedroom. It is also made easy to grow and it can grow in many light conditions. It is also a great air cleaner as it eliminates numerous pollutants. This makes its trailing vines a serene, cascading effect which can add to a peaceful effect.
10. Jasmine (Jasminum)
To have a plant that will give beautiful blooms and a sweet smell at the same time, jasmine should be considered. The delicate, exotic aroma of a jasmine flower is well-recognized to calm down the organism and relieve the feeling of anxiety, enabling a restful night sleep. A mini tidbit pot is a must-have to decorate a windowsill in your bedroom as a soothing escape; it will instantly flood the bedroom with the soothing scent of jasmine.
