There is a belief that it is bad to have plants in the bedroom, that when night comes they steal our oxygen. While it is true that some plants do not help clean the air and can generate more CO2, the truth is that the vast majority of plants purify the air in your room, eliminating toxins such as trichlorethylene or benzene. that produce some everyday products such as nail polish, aerosols, floor cleaning products, etc.
We show you the best plants for your room, which not only clean the atmosphere and improve the quality of sleep, but are easy to care for and will give a green touch to your room. around.
Ribbons
This plant is great for absorbing toxic agents from the air. Some studies prove that it can absorb up to 90% of formaldehyde, a substance that can be carcinogenic, which is present in antiseptics, dishwashing liquids, glues and shoe cleaning products. In addition, absorbs smoke and odors, keeping oxygen levels high.
It is very easy to care for and produces small baby plants that can be cut into cuttings and easily propagated.
Pothos
Pothos is one of the quintessential indoor plants in all decorations. Its bright green leaves and rapid growth have made it one of the most popular hanging plants.
It is extremely resistant and adapts to any environment (both direct sun for many hours and indirect light). It grows with any type of substrate and removes toxins from the air, not to mention its beauty.
Lady Palm Tree
The Lady palm is one of the most common plants for bedrooms. It requires little water, only when the substrate is dry and grows best with indirect light, as there is usually in rooms. It helps a lot in air purification, absorbing the aforementioned formaldehyde and ammonia.
Lavender
Lavender, although commonly considered an outdoor plant, can be grown indoors in medium or large pots. To take care of it, you should avoid overwatering it and causing waterlogging and it is better to keep it near a window so that it absorbs light well.
The smell of its flowers is one of the most appreciated in the world of sleep, since it enhances relaxation, regulates the heart rate and promotes the secretion of melatonin, one of sleep hormones.
Monstera Delicious
This beautiful plant (with a rather peculiar name) will fill the smallest spaces with very large, shiny leaves, giving them incredible light.
It is used to growing in the shade of trees, so with indirect light it has more than enough.
It is also known by the name “Adam's rib” since its leaves resemble a rib.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is one of the best plants to have on hand: it very effectively removes benzene from the air (present in cleaning products and adhesives), in addition to being very beneficial for health. skin, since just cut a small portion of its leaves to obtain 100% natural aloe vera.
It does need a lot of sun to grow, so it is best to have it near a window or skylight.
