Make your bedroom feel like a sanctuary where you can escape the stresses of the day by decorating it with plants. These plants have several benefits. In addition to producing an oasis-like ambiance, they also cleanse the air and increase oxygen levels. Some plants release a lot of oxygen and absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale while sleeping, making them better at purifying the air and easier for us to breathe at night.
So, stop misting your bedroom with pricey essential oils or burning scented candles, grow something real and healthy. Plants have a unique soothing property that make them excellent natural sleep aides. From Jasmine to Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, these plants remove toxins from the air in your bedroom so you can breathe easier. They also provide scents that promote slumber, make you doze off, and freshen the air in your home. However, not all plants are as amiable as they appear to be.
So, here’s a guide for all those who are interested in growing plants in their bedroom.
1. Aloe Vera
All restless sleepers must grow NASA's highly recommended air-purifying plant, Aloe Vera, on their nightstand. It is quite simple to maintain, and the benefits are fantastic for your sleep because they continuously release oxygen.
To prevent the roots of the African succulent from being soggy and to stop mould, moss, or fungal particles from being released into your bedroom, you must plant it in a large, shallow dish and sprinkle the top soil with white gravel. Aloe Vera only need watering when the soil is dry, so it’s easy to look after as well.
2. French Lavender
French lavender is an excellent bedroom plant because it helps you go asleep by lowering your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels, not by cleansing the air in your room. You see, lavender stimulates the areas of your brain connected to memory, relaxation, and emotion.
However, this attractive purple herb is challenging to maintain as a houseplant. Put a thin layer of limestone gravel in the bottom of your pot, fill it with soil, and place your lavender plant there in a bright bedroom window so that it receives an equal amount of sunlight. Ensure rotating the pot every few days as well. And after allowing the top inch of soil dry up, give it a drink frequently. Allow it to sit outside on the sunniest days to encourage flowering.
If you are unable to sleep, make a lavender sleep sachet and tuck beneath your pillow or spritz lavender essential oils around your bedroom.
3. Snake Plant
According to NASA, the snake plant, which is also hilariously known as Mother-in-Law’ Tongue is one of the top 10 plants for purifying the air. It releases oxygen at night. You'll be able to breathe more easily as you sleep because of the improved air quality.
It is also simple to maintain, just like its succulent friend, Aloe Vera. While a plant enthusiast claims that the snake plant does not require direct sunlight to develop, it does enjoy a view of the sky. Additionally, it appreciates dry soil between waterings, so you can water it less regularly.
4. Jasmine
The fragrant scent of Jasmine flowers is well-known and frequently used in candles and perfumes. This relaxing scent is excellent for energizing your space and promoting comfortable sleep. According to reports, the aroma of jasmine lowers anxiety, promotes sleep, and ultimately improves daytime mental performance.
5. Peace Lily
There are many issues that might arise from air that is overly moist, but dry air can also be problematic for sleep. Consider utilizing a peace lily if the air in your bedroom tends to be dry. These lilies can raise the humidity in your bedroom by up to 5%, reducing dry skin, static electricity, and increased susceptibility to colds according to a study.
Additionally, you can maintain a peace lily right next to your bed without worrying that it will have adequate resources because it won't need much watering or light.
6. English Ivy
What eliminates 78% of airborne mold and 94% of airborne faeces in 12 hours? English Ivy is the ideal bedroom plant because it grows best in darker, colder environments and can, in particular, aid allergy and asthma sufferers in getting a better night's sleep.
English Ivy plant isn’t difficult to maintain. Just remove the dust from its leaves once a week so they can effectively filter the air in your bedroom. Additionally, keep it out of reach of children and animals because it is poisonous.
7. Passion Flower
With its striking color and calming aroma, this exotic and distinctive-looking flower can lift your emotions. A passion flower can aid with insomnia and anxiety. These flowers are more effective in reducing anxiety than the widely used anxiety-relieving medication Oxazepam, according to research.
8. Spider Plant
This spindly plant does a remarkable job of collecting airborne pollutants like smells, fumes, and the VOC formaldehyde. For evening breathing comfort, spider plants are excellent at boosting oxygen levels in the air and removing pollutants. Benzene, carbon monoxide, and xylene are all absorbed by these plants.
Final Word
Now that you know the plants that can help you sleep better, it’s time to choose one and place in your bedroom. All the mentioned plants in the list can be a great bedside plant roommate.