Some indoor plants are ideal for brightening up the house during the holidays. But their function does not stop there. These plants also have the ability to promote sleep. Hence the importance of keeping them and taking care of them, even after the holidays, in order to have a good winter. Check out these indoor plants that will help you get to sleep, if you can’t sleep at night.
Indoor plants are certainly useful for decorating the house but not only. They can also purify the air in your home and help you get to sleep.
What are the festive houseplants that help you fall asleep?
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Indoor plant: Christmas cactus
Christmas cactus – Source: spm
The Christmas cactus is a succulent plant that is part of the cacti. Its winter flowering brightens homes all winter long.
While most plants emit oxygen during the day, the Christmas cactus is the exception. Indeed, it releases oxygen during the night and cleans the air while we sleep. This promotes falling asleep and helps us have a restful night’s sleep.
The Christmas cactus is easy to care for and is perfect for people who don’t have a green thumb. This perennial succulent likes bright places and doesn’t like frost. Indeed, the Christmas cactus certainly flowers in winter, but it does not resist temperatures below 10°C. This is why it is grown in pots, as a houseplant.
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Houseplant: Poinsettia
Poinsettia – Source: spm
This perennial plant native to Central America is characterized by its winter flowering, very popular for decorating the house during the holidays. But this plant will come in handy even after the holidays. Indeed, it will be able to purify the air of your interior throughout the winter, thanks to its red bracts and its green foliage. The poinsettia is effective at absorbing formaldehyde , especially in poorly ventilated rooms. This household pollutant can be found in grocery bags and some cleaning products. It can irritate mucous membranes, lead to headaches and breathing difficulties. It then becomes difficult to fall asleep at night. The poinsettia needs light and humidity. Water your plant with water at room temperature to avoid a thermal shock which could damage its roots.
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Houseplant: Peace lily
Peace lily – Source: spm
The spathiphyllum, also called moonflower or peace lily is a perennial plant with evergreen foliage. It blooms all year round, even in winter. Its flowers are white and spathe-shaped. Grown indoors, the peace lily promotes sleep. Keeping this plant in your bedroom increases the humidity by up to 5%, in order to have the right conditions for a restful sleep. Indeed, if high humidity causes breathing problems and disrupts sleep, dry air also prevents you from having a good night’s sleep.
The moonflower is easy to care for. It can tolerate dark places, and is safe if you forget to water it. She will easily sit next to your bed.
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Indoor plant: Orchid
Cymbidium orchid – Source: spm
The orchid is an evergreen perennial plant. It flowers even in winter, depending on the variety. This tropical plant releases a significant amount of oxygen in the evening, and therefore promotes sleep. The orchid also helps purify the indoor air of toxins. Keep it on your bedside table to enjoy a restful sleep.
The orchid is an easy-care plant. The most common varieties are Phalaenopsis orchids and Cymbidium orchids. Water your plant as soon as the soil is dry, without excess, to avoid root rot. Prefer non-calcareous water at room temperature for watering , and remove stagnant water in the saucer or cache-pot. If you notice the roots turning white, your plant is dehydrated.
These indoor plants will improve the air quality in your bedroom and release enough oxygen to help you sleep well.
