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The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. It is our resting place, where we recharge our batteries every night to be able to continue with our rhythm of life every day. Because, There are those who do not want to put plants in it, since the myth that they steal our oxygen is still widespread, something that is completely falseWell, for them to be dangerous we would have to have a jungle (without exaggeration), and not just a few flowerpots in the bedroom.
But still and everything yes we have to take into account some things before choosing one or other plants for the bedroom. For example, light, ambient humidity or the maximum and minimum temperature are factors that will determine the survival of those that we decide to grow in our room.
Know the climate of your bedroom
When talking about the weather, it is easy to think about the weather outside, but inside the house, even in each of the rooms there is one that is a little different from the outside. In the bedroom, as we spend an average of seven hours each night, we want the temperature to be mild and there are no draftsat least while we sleep (during the day instead it is possible that if it has windows we open them to ventilate it, something that benefits us a lot, because this way the air we breathe is renewed).
But if we want to put some plant, you have to look for the ones that best suit the conditions in your roomotherwise we could end up spending money in vain. Now, what factors should we keep in mind before choosing one or the other species?
- Temperature: the normal thing in a Spanish house is that the minimum temperature of the bedroom is of about 10ºC in winter and of about 18ºC in summer. We will not have to worry too much about this issue, since tropical plants, which are those that are grown indoors, appreciate those mild temperatures.
- Humidity: it must be high. One of the most common problems that plants have indoors is low humidity. This causes the tips of the leaves to dry out, and in the end they end up falling. Therefore, if you are far from the coast, you will have to take measures to keep the plants well, such as placing containers of water near them, or spraying them with water daily.
- Light and Shade: most plants that are kept indoors need a lot of light (not direct sun). While there are some that grow in low light conditions, such as aspidistra, dracena marginata or ferns, they will do better if a lot of natural light enters the bedroom.
- Drafts / heating– They fear both drafts and heating. That is why plants should not be put in a room where at some time of the year the fan, air conditioner and / or heater are turned on. Likewise, if the windows are to be opened, it is important that they are placed as far away as possible from them, since otherwise the leaves would dry out.
Selection of plants for the bedroom
If you want to decorate your bedroom with some other plants, we advise you to put the ones that you will be able to see below:
Anthurium (Anthurium)
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El anthurium it is one of the most popular indoor plants. It has glossy dark green leaves, and a most striking inflorescence, which can be red, pink, white or bicolor. What’s more, copes well with living in home conditions if in a room with lots of lightbut it is important that it is planted in a pot with an acidic substrate and watered with lime-free water.
Headband (Chlorophytum comosum)
La tape it is a most grateful herb. It has green or green and white tapered leaves and tolerates low light conditions very well.. In addition, it looks great in hanging pots, or in narrow furniture. You only have to water it once or twice a week, and enjoy it.
Sword of Saint George (Dracaena trifasciata)
The succulent known by the name of sword of saint george or tiger’s tongue is a plant that has fleshy leaves, which can be green with a yellow border, green with darker lines, green-grayish. But in any case, we are talking about a plant that resists drought very well; so much so that you only have to water it when the soil is completely dry.
Sword fernnephrolepis high)
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El sword fern It is a green plant, with which you can easily decorate your bedroom. It has long fronds (leaves) that tend to arch, a characteristic that makes it one of the most popular species to have indoors. It grows both in bright places (never in direct sunlight), and in those with little light.
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
El peace lily It is a very elegant herbaceous plant, with glossy dark green leaves and white inflorescences that sprout in spring-summer. It grows fast, so it may need a bigger pot every 2-3 years. In addition, it has to be watered in moderation: about twice a week in summer, and weekly the rest of the year.
Phalaenopsis Orchid (Phalaenopsis)
La Phalaenopsis it is an epiphytic orchid that produces beautiful flowers in fall and spring. It is not very complicated, but Yes, it should always be kept in a transparent pot with holes in its base, water with lime-free water every time these roots are white, and ensure that it does not lack natural light. In fact, if you are going to have it in a cabinet with other pots, it is important that these do not shade it, otherwise it will not grow as well.
Lounge palm tree (Chamaedorea elegans)
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If you love palm trees and want one that can grow without problems in your bedroom, we advise you to Chamaedorea elegans. Of course, keep in mind that needs a lot of natural light to growbut otherwise it will be fine with moderate watering and a transplant every two to three years.
What do you think of these plants to have in the bedroom? You like them?
