6 Best Plants For Better Sleep

If you have trouble falling asleep at night then you'll definitely want to read this post until the end. The following indoor plants cannot only detoxify the air in your home but also improve the quality of your sleep and an added bonus they are simply beautiful.

1. Lavender


You might already know about the health benefits of Lavender oil it not only helps you relax but also improves the quality of your sleep. Well a Lavender plant in your bedroom will do the same thing. According to the National Sleep Foundation this plant can actually lower your heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces tension in the body and helps you drift into sleep. Lavender is used in aromatherapy to reduce the levels of cortisol, which is your body's stress hormone. So of course lower stress equals less anxiety a better mood, more relaxation and sound sleep. This stuff is so good that it can even help fussy babies fall asleep and that's only good news for sleep-deprived commute parents.

Lavender plant care:
  • Keep your plant on the sill of a south-facing window if possible.
  • Make sure to buy the indoor variety, otherwise these plants can potentially grow over three feet tall.
  • Remember to water the plant as soon as the top layer of soil feels dry but as with any house plant don't overwater it Lavender roots are prone to rot if there's excess water.

2. Jasmine


Jasmine has a nice sweet fragrance and its flowers are simply stunning but this plant is just a perfect aromatic and beautiful decoration for your bedroom. It also has tons of health benefits doctors recommend Jasmine essential oil to fight depression, fatigue, anxiety and stress. Studies show that when a person inhales the aroma of Jasmine oil the part of their brain responsible for regulating emotions gets corresponding signals that improve their overall condition, but it's not only emotionally calming. Jasmine is known to slow down the heart rate in breathing reducing blood pressure and strengthen the immune system. If a person breathes in the sense of Jasmine while sleeping they have a higher quality deeper sleep with less tossing and turning throughout the night. To sum it all up a Jasmine plant will calm down your nerves, lift your mood, rid you of stress and help you sleep better.

Jasmine plant care:
  • Like Lavender a Jasmine plant should be placed near a south-facing window.
  • However don't let it stay in the Sun for more than 4 hours a day because this plant requires cool temperatures.
  • Keep the soil moist but not soaked & fertilize it in spring. 

3. Rosemary


This plant typically used in cooking can also help you sleep soundly. Rosemary essential oil for example is used by doctors to support the nervous system, boost memory and improved concentration. And just like the oil version a Rosemary plant will keep your mood up and make you feel happy.

Rosemary plant care:
  • You've got to remember to prune this plant because it can grow over 3 feet tall.
  • Water the soil whenever it feels dry.
  • Provide the plant with 5 to 6 hours of direct Sun every day.

4. Aloe Vera


We use its gel to suit our cuts and sunburns fade stretch marks, reverse the signs of aging, reduce cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels and that's not even the tip of the iceberg. Okay so besides making us look beautiful on the inside and out, this plant can also help you get some beauty sleep. It removes toxic substances like formaldehyde and benzene from the air of your bedroom. Thanks to this you can have a peaceful night in dreamland.

Aloe Vera plant care:
  • Keep your Aloe Vera in a dry place near the window this desert plant loves bright Sun.
  • Be careful with your potting soil it shouldn't hold too much water it's always safe to go for a cactus soil mix.
  • Wait until the soil dries out completely only then can you water the plant. Lots of people make the mistake of over watering and drowning their Aloe Vera.

5. Valerian

Valerian this plant has such beautifully aromatic flowers. But again she doesn't have just a pretty face, she's quite capable as well. Valerian has been used since ancient times to get rid of insomnia. Inhaling its sweet scent increases the quality and duration of the night sleep. It's even used nowadays as the main ingredient of a lot of sedative products.

Valerian plant care:
  • This plant needs to get enough direct sunlight at least six hours a day.
  •  So keep it near a window keep the soil moderately moist at all times.
  • This might require you to water the plant once about every two days depending on the season

6. Gardenia  



Crocetin is an acid found in Gardenia known for its sleep boosting qualities. What's even cooler is that, this plants sort of mimics certain drugs that enhance your mood, NO SMOKING involved. So if you keep Gardenia in your bedroom. You'll not only get a beautiful flowering decoration but also a guaranteed perfect mood for yourself and a good night's sleep.

Gardenia plants care:
  • Put it in front of a window with plenty of bright Sun.
  • Make sure that the soil stays moist.
  • Keep your Gardenia  well-nourished using fertilizers


Now there's been a debate going on for quite some time about whether indoor plants are really good to have in your bedroom. The thing is that, during photosynthesis plants taking carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. Which is great for us since we need that stuff to breathe. However at night the process flip-flops and the plants take in oxygen and emit carbon dioxide. But it's nothing to stress about because the amount of the oxygen they consume is incomparable with the health benefits you get from having the plants in your bedroom.

Do you have any indoor plants in your home, tell us about them in the comments below share this video with your friends.