6 Houseplants for the bedroom 🛏️
A bedroom is for winding down, and the plants in it should be just as low-drama. These are the easygoing, forgiving picks that cope with the softer light most bedrooms get and won't nag you for constant attention - so the room stays restful and green.
Plants are safe to sleep beside - the old myth about them 'stealing' your oxygen at night is just that, a myth. Choose by light and how much fuss you want, not fear.
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Ivy is the classic trailing, climbing vine - elegant, lush, and full of old-world charm,…
Haworthia (Zebra Plant & Window Plants)
Haworthia is the small, tough, charming succulent that fits almost anywhere - a desk, a windowsi…
Homalomena (Queen of Hearts)
The Homalomena - sometimes sold as "Queen of Hearts" - is one of those quietly excellent housepl…
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lucky Bamboo is the green stalks you see growing in a vase of water and pebbles on desks, shop c…
Snake Plant (Sansevieria / Dracaena trifasciata)
The Snake Plant is the plant for people who think they cannot keep plants alive.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
The ZZ Plant is the houseplant for the darkest, most neglected corner of your home.
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Choosing a plant for a home with pets? We keep toxicity off Plantvale on purpose - see Pawholt's pet-safe plant list.