Can You Put Plants In A Bedroom?
If you have a green thumb and own a collection of houseplants, you've probably wondered whether you can keep some of your plants in your bedroom. Contrary to a common misconception, it's not bad to sleep next to green plants. We offer to explore this topic with 5 questions.
1- Can we put green plants in the bedroom?
It is often said that you should not put green plants in your bedroom because they release carbon dioxide at night.
Even though it is true that green plants release CO2 once night falls, you can sleep soundly: the amounts released are negligible and pose no danger to your health or the quality of your sleep!
The presence of indoor plants in this room of the house can even have benefits that we will present in more detail in paragraph 3.
2- How many plants can one have in their room?
Since a green plant releases much less CO2 at night than the person sharing your bed, you can multiply indoor plants in this room of the house without fearing hypoxia.
Moreover, if you want to purify the air by putting green plants in your bedroom, you will probably need to install several.
According to Bill Wolverton, the NASA scientist who revealed the existence of depolluting green plants in 1989, you need at least two large plants to depollute an area of 10 square meters. To achieve a noticeable effect on indoor air quality, prioritize species with abundant foliage like the ficus or those with large leaves like the Monstera with its split foliage.
But beware! Using purifying plants does not exempt you from airing out your bedroom for at least 10 minutes a day! This is an essential habit to limit indoor pollution related to household products and tobacco if you smoke.
3- Is it good to sleep with plants in your bedroom?
You will have understood, it is not bad for your health to place green plants in your bedroom. This plant decoration in your sleeping space even presents health benefits.
During the day, green plants absorb CO2 and release oxygen, which improves indoor air quality. Plants also release water vapor, helping to maintain a comfortable humidity level in the room.
Moreover, the benefits of plants are not limited to indoor air quality in your home. The presence of greenery also helps to create a soothing atmosphere and reduce stress and anxiety. By bringing a small touch of nature into this particular room of the house, you can create a zen bedroom conducive to relaxation and sleep.
4- What are the best plants for the bedroom?
Now that you know the benefits of placing green plants in your bedroom, you're probably wondering what are the best plants to install in this room of the house.
The answer to this question is primarily a matter of personal preference, as almost any plant can find its place in a bedroom.
If you're looking for the most effective plants to purify the bedroom air, you can consider the following species:
• Aloe vera: a well-known air purifier.
• Spider plant or chlorophytum comosum: a species that is both depolluting and easy to maintain.
• Ficus: a family of plants known for absorbing formaldehyde, a carcinogen commonly found in homes.
• Dracaena: a plant that absorbs formaldehyde and benzene.
• Areca palm: an easy-to-maintain species that absorbs solvents.
• Philodendron and Monstera: a family of highly depolluting plants thanks to their large leaves.
• Sansevieria: all species of this botanical genus are cleansing and virtually indestructible.
• Spathiphyllum or peace lily: a depolluting green plant with decorative white or cream-colored blooms.
This non-exhaustive list includes some of the most well-known depolluting green plants for their effectiveness. However, nothing prevents you from placing other trendy species in your bedroom, such as pilea or small succulents of the crassula genus...
In the end, the most important criteria for choosing your green plants are the room's light conditions, ease of maintenance, and, of course, the plant's aesthetic appeal.
5- Which plants should be avoided in a bedroom?
A priori, no green plant is forbidden in a bedroom. However, it is better to avoid placing flowering plants or highly fragrant plants near your bed if you are allergic.
People most sensitive to pollen and odors will avoid placing in their bedroom:
• the Spathiphyllum or peace lily, which produces abundant pollen grains.
• aromatic plants like rosemary or lavender, for example.
• fragrant plants like jasmine.
Note: avoid fast-growing plants like the Monstera if your bedroom has limited dimensions. Also, adapt the choice of plants to the room's brightness. The areca palm, for example, needs a lot of light and may wither in a slightly dark bedroom.
