Customer service: 0800 652 6750 Sales: 0800 652 5090 Contact us My account Stores Shortlist My basket Beds Mattresses Sofa beds Kids Headboards Furniture Bedding Sale & Offers Help & Advice Sleep Matters Club Bedroom Design 7 Bedroom Plants to Help You Sleep Better Explore BEDROOM DESIGN 7 Bedroom Plants to Help You Sleep Better We take a look at the best plants to have in the bedroom and their amazing qualities. 4 MIN READ LAST MODIFIED 29 SEPTEMBER 2021 FIRST ADDED 7 APRIL 2017 By Gemma Curtis Known as the biophilic trend, bringing the outside into your bedroom is best done by adding plants to your bedroom. Not only do indoor plants look great, but they also have amazing health benefits. Some can even aid your sleep. We look at seven of the best bedroom plants that will improve your sleep environment and help you sleep better. The 7 best plants for your bedroom From Jasmine to Aloe Vera, Snake Plants to Lavender, join us as we explore the best indoor plants to improve your bedroom decor and help improve your sleep: BEST PLANT FOR RELAXATION 1. Jasmine Jasmine plants have small white flowers and are very pretty. They give off a sweet scent that is often used in its essential oil form for relaxation. Studies show that this scent is linked to reduced anxiety levels and also improved sleep quality. Jasmine plants are quite easy to keep in a pot and look great in bedrooms. Place yours on the windowsill and water it regularly during flowering periods. You can let the top of the soil dry out slightly during non-flowering periods to avoid overwatering. BEST PLANT FOR AIR PURIFICATION 2. Snake plant The snake plant (also known as ‘mother-in-law’s tongue’) is a natural air purifier. It emits oxygen at night that helps you sleep better. It’s also known to remove some harmful chemicals from the air such as xylene, trichloroethylene, toluene, benzene and formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is often found in hairspray and can cause respiratory problems, so this is a great plant to have in the bedroom! BEST PLANT FOR INDUCING SLEEP 3. Valerian A valerian plant will look beautiful in your bedroom thanks to its small pink and white flowers. Aside from the sweet scent, valerian plants have been used for centuries to help with sleep problems including insomnia. Inhaling the scent of valerian root has been shown to induce sleep and improve the quality of sleep. If you’re struggling to sleep, add a few petals to your bath or ensure to take a sniff before you get into bed. These plants need around six hours of sun a day, so you’ll need to keep it on a sunny window sill. BEST PLANT FOR DEEP SLEEP 4. Lavender The smell of lavender is recognised everywhere as a great aid for relaxation. Lavender has been proven to lower our heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels, which is why it’s perfect for the bedroom. It’s one of the most renowned plants to help you sleep. A study by the Miami Miller School of Medicine even showed that the scent of lavender in bath oil calmed babies and sent them off into a deeper sleep, while also reducing stress in the mother. Lavender plants like warmth and sunlight, so place yours on a sunny windowsill and water sparingly. Want to know more about deep sleep? A GUIDE TO DEEP SLEEP HEALTH & WELLBEING The Best Relaxation & Breathing Techniques For Sleep 7 MIN READ BEDROOM DESIGN Simple Feng Shui Bedroom Tips to Help You Sleep Better 9 MIN READ PROBLEMS SLEEPING How Many Hours of Sleep Do We Need? 6 MIN READ BEST PLANT FOR INCREASING HUMIDITY 5. Peace Lily Like the snake plant, peace lilies are also amazing air cleaners, as studied by NASA. The added benefit of a peace lily is that it can increase room humidity by up to 5%. Increased humidity is great for breathing while asleep. Apartment Therapy says: ‘Low humidity causes static electricity, dry skin and hair, increased susceptibility to colds and respiratory illnesses, and can allow viruses and germs to thrive’. Peace lilies also have beautiful white flowers and need little light and watering just once a week – great for bedrooms. BEST PLANT FOR INDOOR HANGING BASKETS 6. Golden Pothos Also known as ‘Devil’s Ivy’, this plant has marbled, heart-shaped leaves. Like the snake plant and peace lily, this plant is a superb air purifier. Because of the way it grows, this plant looks best when put into a hanging basket which can be a stunning design feature in your bedroom. If you have small children or pets, this is a great alternative to a plant pot on a windowsill to keep it out of their way. These plants are extremely easy to look after, needing only a little sunlight and watering once a week. BEST PLANT FOR AIR QUALITY 7. Aloe Vera This medicinal plant is a great addition to any home. It produces oxygen at night, so like the other plants listed, it will improve the air in your bedroom. This plant is known as a ‘succulent’ – it needs very little watering as it maintains moisture within its leaves. The gel from these leaves can be used to treat minor cuts and burns, insect bites and dry skin. It is, therefore, a great plant to have around the house! Keep your Aloe Vera plant in a sunny place to ensure it stays healthy. Want to learn more about bedroom design? 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