Plants for the bedroom: which ones to prefer to sleep well?
To understand how to choose the ideal plants for the bedroom, we must learn about their functions: some types are able to absorb excess moisture, others capture pollutants or electromagnetic radiation, in short, c "is n" it is one for all needs. But how are they treated, how many are needed and where to place them? Before continuing, watch the video below with the types of plants that purify the air.
Plants in the bedroom: the advantages of having them
Although at first glance it may seem absurd, our home is an environment polluted by various invisible toxic substances, which over time, can cause serious damage to health: frequent colds, chronic rhinitis, asthma, accumulation of carcinogens in the lungs. , just to give a few examples.
If we have renovated the house using solvents and paints, we must know that over time these release toxic substances into the air of our bedroom, in concentrations that are harmful to the human body, to the main damage of the nervous system.
Just continuously inhaling these substances during the hours of sleep, leads to lung carcinogenicity. The most offending substances are metal-based pigments such as: some compounds of hexavalent chromium such as barium chromate, strontium chromate, lead sulphochromate yellow, red lead chromium molybdate.
In addition, some studies on human health have shown that the headache and tiredness typical of the morning upon waking up are due to an excessive concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) present in the bedroom. especially read in the winter season.
Some types of plants that we will see in this article lend themselves very well to being placed in the bedroom precisely because they are able to capture the carcinogenic substances mentioned, ensuring a good rest and an excellent state of health.
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Peace lily as a bedroom plant that induces sleep
One of the plants to be included in the bedroom furniture is the peace lily, also known by the name of spatifillo. Much appreciated for its numerous beneficial properties, it has the ability to capture common harmful organic compounds such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichlorethylene, releasing oxygen.
This plant is famous as the NASA, he used it for various experiments on spaceships, realizing that a single peace lily plant is able to purify a space of ten cubic meters, making the environments in which it is inserted immediately healthier and cleaner.
What are its characteristics? Glossy dark green leaves and elegant white flowers that make it perfect also as a decorative element. It is a very resistant and easy to care plant that loves humid heat and should always remain at a constant temperature of 10-12 ° C.
Better to place it in a bright area of the room, near the window or balcony, but never expose it directly to sunlight. To ensure a long life for the peace lily, it will need to be watered regularly, eliminating any dry or dead parts from time to time.
There are many different varieties of peace lily, some even with particular red flowers to give a touch of energy to the whole bedroom.
The only caution to have is to keep it spatifillo away from the reach of children and pets, as its leaves are very toxic.
Dracena marginata: a bedroom plant that absorbs smoke
If you smoke or share a bedroom with a smoker, one plant that could help you is there dracena marginata: manages to purify the air by absorbing excess cigarette smoke.
It is a plant that lives very well in dim light, so it can also be placed far from windows. However, it is a good idea to ensure the right mix of light and shadow as well as plenty of water, in response to its needs.
Here are the main characteristics of this plant for the bedroom: thin stem and large and numerous leaves make it absolutely scenographic. The ideal place to place it is directly on the floor, this is because it tends to be very large and will hardly be able to stand on a shelf or a piece of furniture. In the latter case, you can choose a medium-small size, to be highlighted with a contrasting colored vase. If you like the tropical style, know that this plant fully reflects it and will give a personal touch to everything. environment. As already specified for the plant we talked about in the previous paragraph, also the dracena marginata it is poisonous, so it is necessary to pay close attention to pets and children.
Sanseviera: the plant to combat humidity in the bedroom
For purifying the air in the bedroom by absorbing excess moisture, sansevieria is one of the most effective plants. Impossible not to mention among its properties that of removing the formaldehyde found in furniture paints and in many detergents, and of countering the electromagnetic waves generated by electronic devices of daily use (pc, smartphone, tablet, wifi router etc ... ).
Also known as the snake plant, due to the shape and streak of its leaves, the sansevera does good by avoiding annoying eye irritation, headaches or respiratory problems.
It is very simple to take care of and even if you do not have a green thumb, small tricks will be enough to ensure a long life. This is what a sansevera needs: temperatures above 10 ° C, regular fertilizations, controlled but not too abundant irrigations, exposure to indirect light and frequent cleaning of the leaves.
If everything necessary for it to grow healthy has been done, in the summer it could bloom with small fragrant and elegant white flowers, useful for decorating an empty corner of the bedroom. Also in this it is good to remember that the sanseviera is poisonous to dogs and cats, so it is better to keep it out of their reach.
Aloe vera in the bedroom as a bioindicator
Aloe vera, famous for its numerous calming and soothing properties, is also one of the most suitable plants to promote good rest. It has thick and fleshy leaves that are able to effectively capture most of the toxic agents present in the bedroom ( formaldehyde, xylene, toluene) and at the same time release oxygen. They can be considered real bioindicators:
if brown spots appear on the leaves it means that the environment is heavily polluted, therefore through the aloe plant it is possible to understand the quality of the air we breathe every day. Better to place it in front of the windows, so that it can receive maximum sunlight; moreover, it must be guaranteed the right amount of water and light to recreate the warm climate in which it usually grows.
As the aloe vera grows, it spreads in all directions and the leaves fall sideways under their own weight. This is why it is recommended to contain them with a tall pot cover, perhaps in optical fabric, to be placed on a chest of drawers, a coffee table or on the bedside table near the read.
Orchid, jasmine and lavender: flowering plants for the bedroom
What if we wanted to give a floral touch to the whole room where we sleep? Here are the flowering plants to perfect in the bedroom: orchid, jasmine and lavender.
- The orchid is a flowering plant capable of giving a refined taste to the whole environment. There Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchid, is the most common variety, but there are many different species, each with different needs. To take care of it you just need: direct light, frequent watering but without exaggerating. Since they exist with flowers of every color, it is better to opt for an orchid with strong tones, which recall some other colored element of the room.
- Jasmine, on the other hand, has beneficial effects on good rest, reducing anxiety and raising morale thanks to its characteristic scent. Easy to grow, just place it in a pot with plenty of soil to give the room an aesthetic twist, with an incomparable romantic flavor.
- Lavender is also great for improving sleep. Its very famous and pleasant scent creates a relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom, reducing stress and lowering the heart rate. Even dried lavender flowers release the typical smell for a long time and can be kept in cotton bags inside armandi or drawers. To grow well, lavender needs dry and stony soil, therefore, it is good to put a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot. We reveal a secret: lavender flowers are not only purple, but vary in all shades from gray to deep purple.
