16 Best Plants for Bedrooms and Care Tips

Indoor plants have proven mood-boosting effects, helping people connect to nature in a technology-dominated world. Surrounding yourself with plants in your bedroom is a great way to unwind and fall asleep.

In this article, we’ll cover 16 of the best plants for bedrooms based on lighting conditions and features, as well as a few helpful care tips.

Let’s dig in!

Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair ferns are a genus of ferns (scientifically known as Adiantum) that thrive in low-light conditions. Place your maidenhair fern away from direct sunlight and keep the soil moist, watering it every few days to simulate its natural swampy surroundings. This plant looks lovely on a bedside table or hanging pot.

Snake Plant

Perhaps the best plant for beginners, the snake plant practically thrives on neglect. Place this stunning vertical succulent out of direct sunlight and water when the soil is completely dry. This plant looks great in a floor planter in an awkward corner in your bedroom.

Mint

Mint is one of the most beneficial and overlooked plants for bedrooms. It’s easy to grow, and its fresh aroma helps reduce stress. Mint often grows in low-light conditions, making it ideal for most bedrooms. Place in indirect sunlight and water when the top inch of soil is dry. Trim regularly to promote additional growth.

Eucalyptus

Backgrounds, Beauty, Botany, Branch - Plant Part, Bright — Eucalyptus is one of the best plants for bedrooms.
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Another fragrant plant with health benefits, eucalyptus is ideal for bedrooms. Its fresh scent is linked with stress relief and can temporarily reduce blood pressure when inhaled. This plant requires plenty of sunlight, making it ideal for bedrooms with South-facing windows. Water regularly and repot this fast grower annually.

Lavender

One of the best plants for bedrooms is lavender. While this plant can be high maintenance, the stress-relieving scent and pop of color are worth the effort. Provide plenty of sunlight and water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry. For best results, choose a dwarf lavender species and trim regularly to promote continuous growth.

Lemongrass

Citronella Grass — Lemongrass has a spicy citrus scent.
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Another overlooked bedroom plant, lemongrass also has aromatherapeutic benefits. This plant needs plenty of light to thrive and regular watering when the soil becomes dry. Consider a culinary lemongrass species to trim and use in the kitchen.

Creeping Charlie

If the thought of creeping Charlie in your bedroom makes you uncomfortable, you can also call this plant Swedish ivy—though it’s neither ivy nor Swedish. This plant likes bright, indirect light, thorough waterings when the soil is dry (though it’s resilient when forgotten), and plenty of room to roam.

Grape Ivy

Grape ivy is a stunning addition to a bedroom, especially when paired with fairy lights. Named for its resemblance to grapevines, this vining plant is a fast grower that thrives in low light. Keep the soil evenly moist during the active growing season and watch your room transform into a jungle.

Hoya

Hoya plants are often called wax plants for their waxy leaves and thick petals. These beautiful low-maintenance plants produce clusters of flowers, each species boasting a unique, calming scent. This is one of the best flowering plants for bedrooms, as it requires indirect sunlight and infrequent watering (once every few weeks).

Cattleya Orchids

Yellow orchids — These bright flowers have a citrusy scent.
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If you’re looking for a flowering plant for your bedroom, consider a cattleya orchid. The burst of color and fresh, citrus scent will add a soothing energy to your space. Place this flower out of direct sunlight and water infrequently, letting the soil dry between waterings.

Arabian Jasmine

Jasmine flowers — Jasmine has a beautiful aroma.
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Arguably one of the best fragrant flowers for a bedroom, Arabian jasmine has a rich floral scent. Place this gorgeous plant in a bright window and keep the soil moist. You can also look at vining jasmine varieties to add to hanging pots.

Aglaonema

Aglaonema is a genus of plants with variegated leaves and blooming habits. They’re drought-tolerant, making them easy to care for (or forget about). This resilient plant will grow in low light conditions but prefers a bit of indirect sun exposure throughout the day. Choose a color that suits your space and watch it thrive.

Boston Fern

If you dream of a jungle-inspired bedroom, this is the plant for you. Boston ferns thrive in low-light conditions and look great in small pots, floor planters, or hanging planters. Keep the soil moist, and consider misting regularly to keep your fern happy.

Inchplant

Tradescantia zebrina potted plant — *Tradescantia zebrina*
has beautiful purple and silver leaves.
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The inchplant (specifically Tradescantia zebrina) is a vining plant with purple and silver leaves. When this plant is happy, the silver will sparkle in the sun. However, this low-maintenance plant tolerates neglect. Provide with bright, indirect sunlight and water when dry for optimal results.

Pothos

Pothos plants, sometimes called Devil’s Ivy, are vining plants with several cultivars in varying colors and patterns. What remains the same is their fast-growing, low-maintenance habits. Place this plant in hanging baskets or provide a moss pole to transform your room into a jungle oasis. Pothos does best with bright, indirect sunlight and watering when the soil is dry.

Bird’s Nest Fern

The bird’s nest fern is another great plant for bedrooms, thanks to its low light requirements. Keep this beauty out of direct sunlight and watch it thrive. This fern prefers moist soil that emulates its natural environment. Mist regularly for optimal results.

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About the Author

Nikita Ross

Nikita Ross is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering plants, gardening, and yard care. Nikita has been writing for over seven years and holds a Marketing diploma from NSCC, which she earned in 2010. A resident of Canada, Nikita enjoys reading in her library, epic beach naps, and waiting for her Coffea arabica plant to produce coffee beans (no luck yet).