18 Plants That Help You Sleep Better Than Ever

Houseplants are the best roommates! They never eat your food, they’re always there to listen and best of all, they help you get a good night’s sleep. We already know that plants purify the air and help you breathe better, but did you know that their air-cleaning properties coupled with some of their other relaxing traits actually help you have a more relaxing, restful snooze? There are lots of plants that help you sleep! The interesting part is that each plant helps in different ways.

Some plants are better at purifying the air and helping you breathe easier in the evening since they release a lot of oxygen and absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale in our sleep. Aloe vera plants and spider plants are examples of these plants. We have a quick overview of common VOCs below. Learn more about how plants purify the air and the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) they absorb to help us breathe easily.
  • Trichloroethylene: This is an industrial product found in paints, varnish, dry cleaning and adhesives.
  • Benzene: This is a common solvent found in gasoline, oils, rubbers and plastics.
  • Formaldehyde: This is a water-soluble organic compound found in grocery bags, facial tissues, cleaning agents and paper towels.
  • Xylene: This is a chemical found in tobacco smoke, rubber, paint and vehicle exhaust.
  • Ammonia: This is commonly found in household cleaners, floor wax and fertilizers.
Other plants, like jasmine and gardenia, release relaxing aromas that reduce anxiety, relieve stress and help you get a more restful night’s sleep. You can diffuse essential oils, create homemade incense or simply house the live plants in your bedroom to invite their healing aromas indoors.

18 Plants That Help You Sleep

Getting a better night’s sleep has a number of benefits. When you get a restful night’s sleep, you’re more alert and focused during the day, have more energy, and your overall mood improves. These positive qualities all start with a restful night in bed. To help you get started, we put together a list of our top plants that help you sleep! We called out their best sleepy time features, care guidelines and the best place to display them in your room. Peruse through our guide below to see the best plants for your bedroom.


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