These houseplants aren’t just a pretty face.
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However, having theright bedroom environmentcan also provide a sanctuary of blissful sleep.
But lets not leave out the power ofhouse plantsin the bedroom either.
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Plus, the ones you should avoid.
Spending time surrounded by greenery and interacting with living organisms has proven benefits to mental health andoverall wellbeing.
This means youll need to seek plants that can handle these types of light conditions.
Plus, snake plants don’t need too much sunlight to thrive, either.
Peter says certain low-maintenance houseplants that can live inlow-light conditionsinclude snake plant, pothos, and philodendron.
Pothos
Another easy-to-care-for indoor plant is pothos.
Philodendron
Philodendrons are super popular indoor plants because they are so easy to grow.
Aromatic plants release pleasant scents providing additional benefit to sleep quality, he says.
Chamomile
We knowchamomile tea has plenty of health benefits, including helping you sleep.
This flowering herb is reminiscent of a small daisy, so it’s definitely pretty to look at.
Soil drainage is improved by using porous terracotta pots, he says.
And integrating sand, perlite, or other coarse materials to the potting mix.
Rosemary
Lucas agrees that lavender and chamomile are great bedroom plant choices, as well as rosemary.
However, these plants may need a bit more light than a dark bedroom can provide.
All three require bright light and regular watering and have scented foliage and flowers, Peters says.
But that doesn’t mean you could’t grow these plants there.
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