The 17 Best Bedroom Plants to Grow
Create a relaxing bedroom oasis with these beneficial houseplants
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The best way to get a good night’s sleep is to create a soothing bedroom environment. Studies show that surrounding yourself with lush houseplants can improve overall wellbeing, making you feel more relaxed. Indoor plants have proven benefits, lowering stress levels and providing a decorative living touch to indoor spaces. Some houseplants have the ability to cleanse indoor air of harmful toxins, helping to improve sleep quality.
When choosing houseplants for your bedroom, begin with easy-to-care-for types. Place them where they get enough natural light. Look for plants that will complement your bedroom decor. Try some of these indoor houseplants for a cozy sleeping environment that will leave you feeling refreshed in the morning.
 1. BOSTON FERNLiving Lace® Twirly Whirly™ Low to medium to high light Boston fern adds a soothing touch to sleeping spaces. You'll enjoy its elegant trailing fronds, lush growth, and ability to purify indoor air. Living Lace® Twirly Whirly™ adds a whimsical touch, with a compact habit and emerald green fronds that twist and spiral. Place near a window in a hanging basket, or display on a nightstand. Provide bright indirect light and mist plants regularly to increase humidity levels. |
 2. SNAKE PLANTAustere Luster™ Superba Low to high light Snake plants are one of the easiest houseplants to care for, tolerating low light and requiring little water or fertilizer. They are known to remove air toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene and xylene. Austere Luster™ Superba has sword-shaped foliage with horizontal patterns of dark green and silver. Display this upright plant on a dresser top or bedroom floor. |
 3. SPIDER PLANTUrban Arches™ Pixie Punk™ Medium to high light Spider plants are characterized by grass-like foliage and baby spiders produced on long trailing stems. This common houseplant is one of the best for removing indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene. The bright green and white leaves of Urban Arches™ Pixie Punk™ add classic elegance to an end table or plant stand. Spider plants are easy to care for, preferring bright indirect light and average moisture. |
 4. POTHOSBeautifall® Snowy Morning Low to high light One of the easiest houseplants to grow, pothos adapts to most indoor growing conditions. The heart-shaped leaves of Beautifall® Snowy Morning are delicately marbled in variable patterns of green, white, and creamy yellow. Display this vining plant in a hanging basket next to a cozy bedroom chair, or allow to trail down a tall bookcase. |
 5. CHINESE EVERGREENIgneous™ Timeless Tides™ Low to medium light Chinese evergreen tolerates a range of growing conditions, making it a good choice for beginners. This durable houseplant is one of the best for cleansing air toxins, helping to improve bedroom air quality. Igneous™ Timeless Tides™ produces lance-shaped leaves with bold green and silver patterning. Display as a focal point on a nightstand or bedroom desk. |
 6. UMBRELLA FIG TREELily Pads™ Umbellata Medium to high light Umbrella fig tree is a lesser-known species of Ficus, gaining popularity as a houseplant in recent years. Lily Pads™ Umbellata has elegant horizontal branching and huge glossy green leaves that resemble lily pads. Display as a showy specimen near a bedroom window that receives bright indirect light on a plant stand or tabletop. |
 7. VARIEGATED MONSTERAMysteria® Spotsylvania™ Low to medium light Also known as split-leaf philodendron, monstera is a popular houseplant grown for the heart-shaped leaves that develop splits and holes as they mature. Also known as ‘Thai Constellation’, Mysteria® Spotsylvania™ is revered by collectors for its unusual green and white variegated foliage. Use as a captivating focal point on a bedroom dresser or nightstand, and provide a moss pole for this vining plant to climb on. |
 8. RUBBER PLANTChroma® Belize Rubber Plant Medium to high light Rubber plant has an upright tree-like habit and thick glossy leaves. Chroma® Belize is a variegated variety with stunning dark-green leaves splashed with pink and cream. Display this tropical houseplant as a floor specimen, or on a bench near a bright bedroom window. Provide moderate moisture and avoid drafts. |
 9. PRAYER PLANTColor Full® Freddie Low to medium light Prayer plant is named for the leaves that fold up at night, resembling praying hands. The stunning foliage of Color Full® Freddie has alternating v-shaped bands of dark green and soft green or silver. Calathea is tolerant of low light and is one of the best houseplants for cleaning toxins from the air in sleeping areas. Display this compact variety on a bedroom vanity or dresser. |
 10. PEPPER ELDERSavory Delights™ Sweet and Sour™ Medium to high light Pepper elder produces decorative foliage in a range of colors and shapes, and is tolerant of different growing conditions. The fleshy rounded leaves of Savory Delights™ Sweet and Sour™ are green with wide creamy-yellow margins and marbled-green centers. Plants have an upright compact habit, but may eventually trail. Display in a hanging basket or on a tabletop near a bright bedroom window. |
 11. PHILODENDRONPrismacolor™ Birkin Low to medium light This easy-care houseplant is tolerant of low light and different growing conditions, preferring moderate moisture and good drainage. The glossy dark-green leaves of Prismacolor™ Birkin are adorned with thin yellow pinstripes for sophisticated elegance. One of the best air-purifying houseplants, philodendron helps to improve sleep. The upright clumping habit is suitable for display on a nightstand or dresser. |
 12. WAX VINEEndless Cascades™ Teacup Anemone™ Medium light Hoya is an Asian native with thick waxy leaves and eye-catching clusters of star-shaped flowers. The dainty oval-shaped leaves of Endless Cascades™ Teacup Anemone™ are bright green with contrasting light-colored veining. Display this trailing variety in a hanging basket or on a shelf near a bright bedroom window. Provide good drainage and allow plants to dry out in between waterings. |
 13. CORN PLANTSubmerged Relics™ Manatee™ Low to high light Corn plant has an upright tree-like habit and long spiky leaves, adding living structure to indoor spaces. The dark green sword-shaped leaves of Submerged Relics™ Manatee™ are produced on bamboo-like stems. Display this low-light plant on a bedroom floor, or place smaller specimens on a plant stand or table top. |
 14. VELVET LEAF ANTHURIUMArching Amour™ Alexandrite is Right™ Medium light Known for the exotic long-lasting flower spathes, many varieties of anthurium are grown for the decorative foliage. The striking heart-shaped leaves of Arching Amour™ Alexandrite is Right™ transition from ruby red to dark green, with contrasting silver veining. Provide bright indirect light and high humidity. Display this petite variety on a bedroom dresser or vanity. |
 15. ARROWHEAD VINEFalling Arrows® Champaign Reign Low to medium light Named for the arrow-shaped foliage, this tropical houseplant prefers warm temperatures, well-draining soil, and indirect light from an east- or west-facing window. The leaves of Falling Arrows® Champaign Reign are a pale shimmering green with irregular splashes of champagne pink. These compact plants eventually develop a trailing habit. Display in a hanging basket or on a bedroom nightstand. |
 16. BIRD'S NEST FERNLiving Lace® Hurricane Low to medium light This tropical rainforest plant produces lush green fronds and is named for the center that resembles a bird’s nest. The unusually shaped leaves of Living Lace® Hurricane twist and swirl around the bird’s nest center. Plants are tolerant of low light, preferring warm temperatures, high humidity, and well-drained soil. Display this petite variety on a bedroom dressing table or shelf. |
 17. DUMB CANECatamount™ Tasmanian Tiger Medium to high light Dumb cane has the ability to purify indoor air, with an upright growth habit and large showy leaves. Catamount™ Tasmanian Tiger boasts dark-green foliage with yellow patterns that resemble tiger stripes. Display on a bedroom floor, or place a smaller specimen on a bedroom dresser or nightstand. Provide good drainage, bright indirect light, and allow plants to dry out in between waterings. |
FAQS
What is the best plant to have in a bedroom?
The best plants for bedroom environments will have air-purifying qualities, are tolerant of low light, and require little maintenance. These include pothos, snake plant, and spider plant.
What is the best plant for bedroom air quality?
Some of the best air-purifying plants for improving indoor air quality include Chinese evergreen, dracaena, pothos, rubber plant, snake plant, and spider plant.
Is it good to sleep with plants in your bedroom?
Living greenery adds a serene touch to bedrooms, helping to create a soothing environment conducive to relaxing. Some houseplants have the ability to purify indoor air, leading to a better night’s sleep. Extra room humidity generated by indoor plants can help stave off dry eyes and sore throats that are more common in winter.
How do I decorate my bedroom with plants?
When decorating a bedroom with plants, treat plants the same way you would any other accessory. Choose bedroom plants based on your own personal tastes and style. Consider cultural needs before buying plants for bedroom areas to make sure you have adequate light and can provide basic care (see our Guide to Indoor Plant Care). Use larger plants as floor specimens; trailing plants to display in hanging baskets, on shelves or bookcases; and compact plants for small spaces such as a bedroom nightstand, dresser, vanity, or windowsill. Don’t be afraid to move chosen plants around if they’re not working in a particular spot.
How many plants should I have in my bedroom?
Whether creating a plant-themed bedroom, or choosing one or two specimens, there is no right or wrong number of plants to have in the bedroom. It depends on the size of the room and furnishings. Start out small with a minimalist look, and don’t allow your bedroom to become too cluttered, which can make it less relaxing and livable.
BEDROOM DISPLAY AND GROWING TIPS
- Liven up a dark bedroom corner with a tall upright houseplant.
- Use hanging baskets, shelves and wall hooks where space is at a premium.
- For bedroom furniture with limited tabletop space such as a nightstand or vanity, choose smaller slow-growing specimens.
- Train a trailing houseplant along a windowsill, up a moss pole, or allow to hang down from a bedroom shelf or wardrobe.
- Avoid plants with sharp needles or spines, which may cause injury in dark bedrooms.
- Place plant stands and larger houseplant specimens away from walking areas where they might cause tripping.
- For darker areas, use artificial grow lights.
- To boost air humidity, mist foliage with a spray bottle, set pots on a tray filled with pebbles and water, or use a room humidifier.
Fun fact: A few drops of essential oil (not fragrance oil...yuck!) added to the water in your humidifier is mutually beneficial. Try lavender and peppermint. It aids sleep AND keeps curious flying pests away.
