Bedroom plants

Deedsie

Any recommendations for a bedroom plant? Apparently they can improve air quality and help you sleep?

Any truth to that?

Deedsie

Is this the wrong forum for this question? Could ye direct me elsewhere?

Alun

Don't plants consume oxygen at night and emit CO2 (but do the opposite during the day)? Doesn't sound like a good idea in a bedroom to me.

lrushe

Deedsie wrote: »

Any recommendations for a bedroom plant? Apparently they can improve air quality and help you sleep?

Any truth to that?

I have a Peace Lily in my bedroom, it's easy to keep and looks nice. I don't know if it helps you sleep and there is some debate on whether it improves air quality but I find it provides some serenity to the room.

Dizzyblonde

Aloe vera is a great plant for the bedroom because it actually releases oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide at night.
It also has the added benefit of being great for burns and dry skin - just break off a bit and use the sap.

Deedsie

So either a peace lily or an aloe Vera plant. Thanks for the advice gardeners.

mountainy man

+1 for the aloe vera plus its very forgiving if you forget to water it;) I also have a mother in law's tongue in mine.