Bringing plants into your bedroom is the best decision ever to take a step forward towards a good night’s sleep. The plants purify the air and help you breathe better that induces sound sleep at night.
Several air-purifying plants improve the quality of air by absorbing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We present here a list of soothing plants that induce calm and relaxing vibes and create a relaxing sleep environment.
Peace Lily
- Removes harmful toxins from the air- benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, xylene, and ammonia
- Releases moisture into the air that raises humidity and reduces sinus trouble
- Prefers light partial shade and should be watered usually once per week
Spider Plant
- Absorbs toxins present in the air like odours, fumes, and VOCs, such as benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene
- Increases oxygen in the air that helps you breathe easier in the evening
- Works better in bright light but does fine in lower-light conditions and requires little water.
Snake Plant
- Great for purifying benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from the air
- Increases oxygen levels that improve breathing and helps you get a more restful sleep
- Requires indirect light and not a lot of water
Aloe Vera
- Great for purifying benzene and formaldehyde
- Releases oxygen at night that purifies the air and helps breathe easier while we sleep
- Does best with a lot of light and should be watered heavily once every 2 weeks
Areca Palm
- Great for purifying toxins like formaldehyde from the air
- Acts as a natural humidifier that helps those who suffer from sinus problems at night
- Need bright, indirect light from a south or west-facing window and should be watered enough to keep the soil moist in spring and summer
Chamomile
- Offers uninterrupted sleep at night
- Helps people relax by calming nerves and reducing stress and anxiety
- Requires 4 hours of sleep at night; watering once per week should be enough
English Ivy
- Effective at cleansing benzene, xylene, toluene, and formaldehyde from the air
- Reduces airborne mold and feces and helps alleviate asthma symptoms
- Thrives in low light conditions and low-temperature environments
Golden Pothos
- Purifies air by removing toxins mainly formaldehyde and carbon monoxide
- Helps alleviate eye irritation after long days of staring at the screen
- Grows well in low light areas; should be watered when the soil completely dries out
Jasmine
- The pleasant aroma induces uninterrupted sleep
- Acts as a natural antidepressant that reduces anxiety and helps alleviate headaches too
- Requires direct sunlight in the spring and summer and indirect light in the winter; should only be watered when the top inch of soil dries out
Lavender
- Creates a relaxing environment and promotes restful sleep
- Its pleasant scent reduces stress levels and crying in sleep while helping them sleep
- Requires full sun and deep but infrequent watering when the soil is almost dry