The best bedroom plants for better relaxation

Your bedroom is often your solace, so it is important to keep your bedroom as serene and relaxing as possible. Scented candles and ambient lighting sometimes work, but did you know that indoor plants are also great at helping you relax? There is a science behind this.

Plants do more than just spruce up your space by adding vibrance, colour and energy to the area. They also improve overall air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, therefore improving the air you breathe in your bedroom. Dry indoor air is one of the causes of a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems and even skin breakouts. Indoor plants help maintain or increase humidity levels by releasing water vapour during transpiration.

Plants are also known to produce negative ions that help remove dust, bacteria and allergens in the air. Furthermore, plants are also known to reduce stress levels, enhance creativity and productivity, improve your mood, and even help you recover from illnesses faster!

If your bedroom does not have large windows that make full use of natural sunlight, go for indoor plants that can survive in low-light conditions. Some plants work better in the bedroom than others thanks to their relaxing scents and air purifying properties that help you sleep better.

If you are wondering which indoor plant is best for the bedroom, worry not. We’ve picked out three of the most highly recommended plants that can give you a better night’s sleep.

 

Peace Lily

 

 

One of the most popular houseplants for bedrooms is the peace lily (Spathiphyllum). Not only is the sight of its glossy leaves and beautiful white flowers relaxing enough, but the peace lily also thrives in high and low light environments with roots that tolerate a variety of irrigation habits. This makes the peace lily ideal for bedrooms, whether your space has an abundance of natural lighting or is moderately lit.

Peace lilies are also known to purify the air of alcohols, formaldehyde, acetone, benzene and trichloroethylene vapours. They are easy to maintain. Simply place the indoor plant in an area that gets moderate to bright indirect sunlight. The great thing about peace lilies is that they communicate with you by wilting when they are thirsty and quickly perking up when you water them.

 

 

Pothos

 

 

Pothos, with its vining stems and heart-shaped leaves, is one of the easiest houseplants to care for. At a glance, pothos looks similar to the philodendron, although the latter has bigger and bolder leaves.

The pothos plant is great at filtering benzene, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, giving you better indoor air quality that is great for relaxation and inducing quality sleep. The pothos plant is also ideal for those who do not have the greenest thumb as they hardly require much care and maintenance, preferring to keep dry between waterings and favouring moderate light while still tolerating low light.

 

Monstera

 

 

Monstera is also referred to as the Swiss Cheese Plant, not because it smells like cheese, but due to its large, textured Swiss cheese-like leaves. A low-maintenance and easy-going plant, monstera merely requires moderate light and weekly watering. Monstera grows fast and will endure in less than perfect indoor conditions. Do not place the monstera plant in direct sunlight, however, as it will burn the leaves.

Other than being a no-fuss eye candy in your bedroom, the monstera plant aids in reducing stress levels, elevating moods, trapping dust and inducing feelings of calm, helping you relax quicker and fall asleep faster. Its large waxy leaves are great dust-trappers too! However, if you have pets at home, this might not be the ideal plant for you as its foliage may irritate cats, dogs, or other small animals.

 

Which bedroom plant to choose

 

Choosing which indoor plant is good for your bedroom depends on your bedroom set-up, your lifestyle and the benefits you are looking for in a plant. Pothos is great for purifying your bedroom air while eliminating odours; meanwhile, the peace lily is great at increasing your bedroom’s humidity and thus reducing susceptibility to colds. Monstera is an ideal choice for inducing feelings of calm and trapping dust, although it is not the best choice for those who have pets at home.

 

Spring Colours is a plant nursery located in Sydney’s Dural neighbourhood. With over 30 years of experience in garden landscaping and delivering high-quality plants to plant lovers at great prices, we are committed to making the world a greener place and adding new life to your home and garden. 

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