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25 Plants That Help You Sleep Better Than Ever

Who doesn’t love sleep? We all enjoy going to bed to snuggle in our soft blankets, relax, and of course, sleep. Learn 25 gifts of nature with these plants that help you sleep better, deeper and feel refreshed upon waking.

Proper rest is a way to recover energy, activate important physiological functions, produce hormones, and stimulate the immune system. During sleep, we also consolidate experiences, memories, emotions, and take care of our mental state.

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25 Plants That Help You Sleep Better Than Ever

So, a good nights’ rest is essential to keeping the body and mind healthy. But, do you wonder why it’s so difficult to get a decent rest at night sometimes?

The truth is there are many reasons that bother good sleep and keep you awake. Some of them are stagnant, full of irritants bedroom air, stress from everyday life, depression, etc.

Want to know how to cope with sleepless nights? Sumo Gardener and plants come to the rescue! Yes, besides a lovely addition to your home decor and presents for brothers and sisters, houseplants are a simple natural way to aid your sleep.


How Do Plants Help You Sleep

Benefits of Sleep Inducing Plants

Plants purify the air

Plants increase the air quality in your bedroom in several ways. The air tends to be full of harmful toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and ammonia.

They are outcomes from cleaning agents, plastic, paper towels, other household products, and items, or enter your home from the outside. Plants own the ability to absorb these volatile organic compounds known as VOCs.

Greenery also fights microorganisms in the air. Another thing they do is produce O2 while decrease CO2 which we exhale as a waste product. Plants in your bedroom can also regulate humidity levels.

So, all houseplants that act as air-filters help you breathe better during nighttime, thus improving your sleep.

Plants soothe your nervous system

Some plants are direct sedatives thanks to their scent. It contains safe and natural calming chemicals that provoke sleep.

Plants boost your mood

Plants are wild beautiful creatures that bring life and charm to your house. They create an enjoyable environment that has positive effects on your overall well-being - emotional state, blood pressure, chronic conditions.

When you take care of plants, grow them, nourish them, you actually practice self-care. Greenery reduces tension, anxiety, and worries which contributes to sufficient sleep.

Plants reduce noise

Background noise is normal but unpleasant. If you live near a busy street or construction it becomes unbearable. The noise stops you from getting a good rest.

It also affects the cardiac and nervous system and might exacerbate some diseases. This is a further cause that troubles your sleep. You can’t prevent noise pollution but plants will help you diminish it by sound absorption.

“If your sleep is troubled, greenery can make a difference,” comments Jonathan Prichard, CEO & director Mattress Insider. “Many flowers and herbs have a natural scent that can help you induce better sleep”, he adds.


List of Plants that Help You Sleep

Plants for Air Purification

Snake Plant

Snake plant helps you sleep better at night

Snake plants are one of the best air purifying plants for bedrooms. It’s the right choice if you want a reliable sleep agent. Fill an empty bedroom corner with a snake plant to produce oxygen at night and remove air pollutants, especially benzene, xylene, toluene.

One great thing about snake plants is that they are easy to grow. Refer to our complete guide on how to grow snake plants here

Spider Plant

Spider Plant helps clean bedroom air for a deep sleep

Similar to the previous species in appearance and properties. This plant with spider-like foliage is an alternative for a clean bedroom air and deep sleep.

English Ivy

English Ivy helps respiratory conditions increasing better sleep

An air filter that also fights mold allergies. Doctors prescribe it as a treatment for different respiratory conditions. Another great thing about English Ivy is that it withstands a lack of water and light. We don’t recommend it for the child bedroom because it’s poisonous if eaten.

Areca Palm

Areca palm is a natural humidifier helping induce sleep

Struggle with sinuitis? Areca palm is an ideal choice for your bedroom because it’s a natural humidifier. It will relieve your sinus problems and calm your sleep.

Areca Palm is an exotic plant, perfect to build a tropical atmosphere with it. Just provide it with enough sunlight. Here is our complete growing guide for Areca palm

Bamboo Palm

Bamboo palm helps you sleep better from its air filter properties

Complete the tropical feel with a Bamboo Palm. It’s another example of an air filter that needs little to develop vigorously.

Golden Pothos

Golden Pothos eliminates formaldehyde from the air

A one-of-kind looking plant that eliminates formaldehyde from the air. Golden Pothos looks wonderful if you hang it from the ceiling in a basket.

It’s easy to maintain - some water from time to time. Learn how to propagate pothos here

Boston Fern

Boston fern helps induce sleep by providing better air quality

It’s more of a pretentious side when it comes to care. Be dedicated when you look after the plant to keep its beauty and powers. It is worth a try because it’s very effective for better air quality. This one also hangs graciously from the ceiling.

Philodendron

Philodendron is a strong air purifier making a deeper sleep easier

A strong air purifier and an elegant decorative item because of its heart-shaped leaves. It’s mandatory to hang the plant high since it’s toxic and dangerous for kids and pets. Besides, it needs close to zero care. 

Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen removes toxins and irritants from inside

Easy to look after while it does a perfect job at getting you rid of different toxins and irritants. No wonder why it’s a part of many homes. 

Peace Lily

Peace Lily clean air ensuring a pleasant sleep

It’s inevitable to have a sense of peace and comfort with this gentle plant near you. Peace lilies clean the air and ensure a pleasant atmosphere for an untroubled sleep.

Another plus - they humidify the air when needed. This plant requires little light to grow. If you want to grow plants but your current living conditions gets a low amount of natural sunlight, refer to this guide here

Dracaena

Dracaena eliminates harmful irritants to provide a better sleep.

If your hobby are plants, consider Dracaena varieties because they requires little care. Of course, it's an addition to the list of plants that eliminate harmful irritants from the bedroom air.

Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera Daisy help induce a better sleep

A cute daisy-like air cleaner which is also perfect for those who love to spend tender and loving care on plants. Learn everything you need to know about this plant in our Gerbera daisies how to grow and care guide

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera helps you sleep better by releasing oxygen of a night

Widely used for facemasks, sunburns, to treat wounds, etc. The plant was even a part of Cleopatra’s beauty routine. So, you might be surprised to know that Aloe Vera is an air irritants combatant, too.

Not only that, but it also releases oxygen during nighttime, making you sleep like a baby. That is why it is one of the best plants for bedroom oxygen. It requires regular watering and a lot of light, but when given these, it has a long life.

Have you noticed your Aloe plant turning brown? Click here to find out why.

Weeping Fig

Weeping Fig produces antibacterial activity inducing a restless sleep

If you prefer big tree-like houseplants, you would enjoy having a weeping fig, also known as Ficus Benjamina. This plant with a playful braided stem is an anti-air pollutant.

Its antioxidant features with antibacterial activity keep you safe from air pollutants.

Rubber Plant

Rubber plant is antibacterial cleaning the air in your bedroom for a good nights rest

Similar to Weeping Fig. So, it doesn’t matter which one you’ll place in your bedroom. Whatever you choose, it’s a good idea to combine it with some of the already mentioned.

Elecampane

Elecampane stops air bacteria bothering you when you sleep

The best antibacterial plant. These yellow daisy-like plants contain chemicals in their roots. They stop air bacteria bothering you when you sleep. The plant is very effective, especially against staphylococci.

Plants with Soothing Abilities

Jasmine

Jasmine provides complete relaxation to fall asleep

If you seek complete relaxation to fall asleep, this plant with fluffy white flowers is perfect for you. Jasmine with its sweet aroma reduces excessive anxiety and worries.

This way it helps you have satisfactory sleep. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to grow and care for night blooming jasmine

Lavender

Lavender reduces stress levels, lowers blood pressure and heart rate to provide a relaxing sleep

Choose lovely purple lavender for a restful and uninterrupted sleep after an exhausting day. According to essential oils producer Galen-N, the fragrant plant reduces stress levels and also lowers blood pressure and heart rate.

That’s why lavender essential oils are so popular for setting a relaxing atmosphere. Want to create an even more exciting experience? Prepare a hot bath using products that contain Lavender extracts.

Also see our list of herbs that can help you sleep

Gardenia

Gardenia flowers have sedative qualities, increasing deep sleep

It will help you fight insomnia because of the direct sedative qualities of its scent. Place a nice bouquet of Gardenia florals on your bedside table. You’ll easily fall asleep with them around and wake up refreshed, full of energy the next morning.

Passion Flower

Passion flower has a tranquilizing fragrance inducing a great nights sleep

It acts as a natural sleep agent thanks to its tranquilizing fragrance. Passion Flower can relieve you and prepare you for bedtime better than medication.

Valerian

Valerian is a muscle and nerve relaxant, to assist in a better nights sleep

Used in potions to calm muscles and nerves. It’s probably the most well-known sleep-inducing herb. To make an even stronger dose, add Hope Cones. That combination of the two plants is helpful as well for sleeping troubles.

Another well know herb for sleep is the Ashwagandha so be sure to check our comprehensive guide about this pretty special shrub here. 

Chamomile

Chamomile soothes a busy mind to help drift off to sleep

A hot cup of Chamomile tea before bedtime will definitely provide a night of proper and extended rest because the plant soothes your busy mind.

Click here for our complete gudie on how to grow, care, and harvest chamomile.

Sage

Sage has sedative effects, drinking sage tea before bed will provide a great sleep

A quick solution for an unexpected sleepless night can be sage. You probably use it when you cook but if insomnia surprises you, prepare sage tea. It has sedative effects and you’ll fall asleep imperceptibly.

Rosehip

Rosehip tea improves the quality of sleep

Rosehip tea is another warm drink that improves the quality of your sleep. It’s also beneficial to your health because the plant is a rich source of antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids, and polyphenol.

The lack of these causes serious diseases. Learn how to gathering the seeds from the rose hips here.

Calamus

Calamus calms nerves and acts as a sedative inducing a cosy sleep

Alongside all its medical properties, it combats insomnia, too. Calamus calms the nervous system and acts as a sedative.

Find Your Way to Dreamland with these Plants that Help You Sleep

Now you know which are the perfect plants for your bedroom. Choose one, or better, several of them in different sizes and place them in different spots of the room. They contribute to the cozy vibes of the place and provide a healthy environment.

With plants that help you sleep better in your bedroom, you will have calm, peaceful nights and sufficient sleep.

About the Author Dmitri Kara

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