Your bedroom should be a place for you to unwind and recharge, and one way to turn it into an even more relaxing haven is to add some greenery. Placing houseplants in your bedroom can help bring some extra color and calmness, and you can’t go wrong with that.
Ahead, find 10 indoor plants that add great decor to any bedroom, and bonus, they make perfect roommates because they’ll never snore.
Pothos
Golden Pothos 6 in. Grower Pot
Costa Farms
homedepot.com
Pothos are one of the easiest houseplants to own, making them fantastic additions to your home. It’ll forgive you if you forget to water it regularly, can tolerate various light conditions, and is almost impossible to kill. Its vines can trail or climb depending on where you place them, and its bright leaves will add a pop of color to your space.
Prayer Plant
Red Prayer Plant
bloomscape.com
$39.00
Prayer plants add instant decor to a window sill, shelf, or nightstand — their gorgeous leaves have colorful patterns and they’re slow-growing plants so you don’t have to worry about them overgrowing their space anytime soon. They’re fairly easy-going when it comes to water (keep the soil moist) and light (indirect sunlight). At night, the leaves fold up like praying hands (thus the name), a great reminder for you to start winding down as well.
Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera Deliciosa
thesill.com
$52.00
The monstera deliciosa will make for gorgeous greenery in any space. Also nicknamed the swiss cheese plant, it has big, broad leaves with signature holes. Water it every 1-2 weeks and give it indirect bright light, and you’ll always have something interesting to admire in your room.
Parlor Palm Plant (Neanthe Bella Palm)
Plants.com
$38.24
Create some tropical vibes with the parlor palm, a lush, leafy plant that’s just the right size to create a relaxing indoor escape. It’s pet-friendly and can grow to six feet over time but is generally a slow grower. It’s a palm for beginners, too, as it can tolerate low light.
Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe Vera Plant
1800flowers.com
$39.99
This easy-to-care-for succulent is fun and functional; if you need a quick solution to help soothe burns and minor skin irritations, you can grab some gel from one of the spiky leaves. It requires bright indirect sunlight and water every couple of weeks.
Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum)
Plants.com
$46.74
Peace lilies are not technically lilies, but they may bring an extra sense of peace to your bedroom. With dark shiny leaves and serene white blooms, a peace lily is an elegant plant, and a low maintenance one, at that. It can handle low light, but if you place it in a location with bright, indirect light, you’re likely to get more blooms.
Succulents
Desert Love
The Bouqs Co.
$44.00
“Cute” may not be the first word that comes to mind when you’re thinking about houseplants, but succulents embody cuteness. These small Hoya hearts, which are single-leaf clippings, only need bright light and occasional watering and look adorably cheerful anywhere you put them.
Sansevieria White-Natural Decor Planter Live Indoor Plant
Costa Farms
amazon.com
$25.14
Even if you don’t like snakes (understandable), it’s hard not to like the snake plant. With its patterned, sword-like leaves that have yellow borders and grow rigidly upward, the snake plant is striking statement decor. It’s also an extremely hardy plant that isn’t too fussy about water or light.
Money Tree Plant
Plants.com
$59.49
If you’re looking to create some positive energy in your home, look no further than a money tree plant, which is thought to bring good luck and wealth. Beyond that, money tree plants have braided trunks to rival your best hairdo and star-shaped leaves and can grow several feet tall indoors. Let the soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright, indirect sunlight, and let the good vibes roll.
Pilea Peperomioides
Pilea Peperomioides
thesill.com
$38.00
The Pilea peperomioides is also known as the Chinese money plant or pancake plant because of its flat, round leaves. It’s a compact plant that doesn’t take up too much room, but it’s also a good self-propagator if you want to grow your plant collection or gift one to a friend. Water it every 1-2 weeks, give it bright, indirect light, and watch your money (plant) grow.