Did you think you should avoid plants in the bedroom? This is a received notion! If you choose them carefully, some plants can even help you calm down before the night…
Limiting screen light and avoiding coffee or tea are well-known tips for a peaceful night. Lowering the thermostat in your bedroom is also part of this, as a cool room will be much more conducive to rest. Isn’t that enough? Perhaps we have the “practical decoration” solution that will help you: plants, but not just any plants. This is according to the expert cited by the mattress company Happy Beds, Katherine Hall. According to her, there are several plants that can be put in the bedroom to help you calm down more quickly. It’s worth a try, right? Especially if it adds a small welcoming decorative touch to your “Home Sweet Home”…
How can simple plants have an effect? Katherine Hall explains that “many studies have shown that having plants in a bedroom can bring many benefits” to you and the air in your home, reducing anxiety and pollution. But that’s not all, she continues, “plants help improve ventilation and humidity in a room, allowing a person to breathe more easily at night and therefore fall asleep.” The last reason is especially valid when it’s hot and the air conditioning dries out the indoor air. “Plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves and stems, which helps maintain humidity levels in your home,” explains this specialist.
So, what plants should you put in your bedroom? These five green plants will have multiple positive effects:
- Sansevieria, also called mother-in-law’s tongue or snake plant. This plant is a good air purifier as it emits oxygen naturally. Enough to ensure healthier air in your bedroom and thus achieve better sleep.
- Lavender diffuses a relaxing and pleasant aroma that will help you relax at night and get you ready to snuggle under your duvet.
- Aloe vera also helps purify the air inside the room. Katherine Hall explains: “Aloe veras produce a lot of oxygen, so these plants will help improve the purity and quality of air in any room they are placed in.” Especially in your bedroom or sleeping area…
- Chlorophytum, also called spider plant, can have the same effects.
- Jasmine has an aroma that helps you relax, reducing stress, ideal for helping you fall asleep.
