The Best Indoor Plants for the Bedroom – Our Top 10 Picks

Everyone is familiar with aloe vera. Their vibrant leaves are not only beautiful, but they’re also useful for treating rashes, dry skin, or mild burns. Aloe vera plants love a lot of sunlight, so make sure to place them near a sunny window. While aloe vera plants grow slowly, they can become quite large, so make sure to limit the growth by placing them in small pots and occasionally removing larger leaves.

If your bedroom has somewhat of a “wild” theme, a potted spider plant will fit right in! This plant is named because of the long, thin leaves growing out from the center of the plant, making them resemble spider legs. Spider plants love indirect sunlight, well-draining soil, and occasional watering and are a great plant for the bedroom.

With glossy leaves bearing a stunning emerald hue, the name of this plant is certainly well-earned. Zanzibar Gems are native to Africa, which makes them one of the most drought-resistant species on this list. In fact, you only need to water this plant once a month! This is the perfect bedroom plant for busy people who might accidentally neglect their plant.

The peace lily has become one of the most popular choices for indoor plants. What’s more, they’re undeniably beautiful plants because of their dark green leaves and white flowers. If you want the flowers to thrive, place the Peace Lily in an area with bright but indirect sunlight. Then, water it once a week. Make sure the soil is moist, but not overly wet. Take note, however, that Peace Lilies are toxic if ingested. So, if you have pets or small children, please place it somewhere out of reach.

There is just no getting around it: bunny ear cacti are adorable! Also known as Angel Wings, they love high, direct sunlight, so make sure to place them in a sunny area. Since they are cacti, they don’t need frequent watering. However, you may need to remove the smaller growths occasionally to keep them sized right for your bedroom.

If you want to fill your bedroom with indoor plants, then the Marble Queen Pothos is a great choice. They grow fast and can be propagated quickly from cuttings. These plants only need occasional watering and indirect sunlight. So, you’ll get a lot of plant for a little bit of effort. What’s more, Pothos plants climb, so you give it space to enjoy a gorgeous trailing vine in a few months.

Are you looking for striking colors other than green? Then the Calathea is the perfect plant for you! Their leaves have a gorgeous reddish-purple hue which can come in either the medallion or the rattlesnake variety. Calathea are also quite forgiving when it comes to sunlight or water. Their low maintenance nature makes them one of the most ideal plants for the bedroom.

Another eye-catching species, rubber plants have shiny leaves that have shades of dark green and burgundy. It’s no wonder they’re popular choices for indoor plants. They can be easily trained to thrive in small pots, are drought-tolerant, and are not sensitive to temperature changes.

If you want a bit more of a challenge, the Ficus Little Fiddle might just be right up your alley. Compared to other plants on this list, they are a bit more finicky when it comes to their growing conditions. They need humid, warm climates and a regular watering schedule. However, if you are up for the challenge, Ficus plants are beautiful, long-lived, and can be propagated with cuttings.

This plant is arguably one of the most popular indoor plants. The snake plant is eye-catching and thrives with very little effort or care. They do not need frequent watering and can be happy in both sunny and shaded areas. One interesting bit of trivia about the snake plant is that it’s also called the “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue” plant. It supposedly resembles the sharp tongue of a mother-in-law.