What flowers are suitable for growing in the bedroom? These green plants help with sleep

As people's living standards continue to rise, many friends like to keep a few potted green plants at home to beautify their living environment. And growing flowers at home, besides being ornamental, it turns out that many flowers and plants also have the function of purifying the air - they can absorb harmful gases in the air, increase the oxygen content in the air, and reduce dust and so on. So if you want to grow some plants in a relatively private place like the bedroom, which plants can improve people's sleep quality, and what flowers are suitable for placing in the bedroom? Let's take a look together below.

Snake plant

The snake plant (Sansevieria) is one of the potted plants seen everywhere in the flower market. It is not only attractive but also recognized as a little air-purifying expert. According to surveys, a robust snake plant can absorb harmful gases (sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide, etc.) within ten square meters. If you can keep one in the bedroom, it will not only improve the bedroom's air quality but also relatively benefit people's health and help with sleep.

For care, the snake plant can tolerate drought; in daily care, just water it 1-2 times a month, as watering too much can easily cause root rot. At the same time, it is not too picky about the care environment; it can be placed in a bright place or a semi-shady place. The watering principle is to water only when the soil becomes slightly dry. During the growing season, applying a compound fertilizer once or twice a month, or a compound fertilizer with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, can meet its growth needs.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) can be considered a herbaceous plant with vigorous vitality. Its flowering period is super long, generally from spring until the end of autumn. At the same time, it symbolizes good fortune, so it is recommended to keep it in the bedroom.

For care, kalanchoe is not picky about soil and is drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant. As long as it is not in an extreme environment (below 0°C), it can grow vigorously. In daily care, water it regularly. For fertilizing, add potassium dihydrogen phosphate or Huaduoduo No. 2 once a month. Cared for like this, it can maintain a healthy state.

Crab cactus

The crab cactus (Schlumbergera) has round, plump leaves in appearance, and because its name and flower shape are like claws, it carries meanings such as grasping good fortune and good luck. At the same time, it also has a certain ability to purify the air, and placing it in the bedroom can help with sleep.

For care, just follow "water when dry, stop when wet" for watering. It has high requirements for soil and likes loose, breathable acidic soil. For the soil mix, you can evenly mix 2 parts leaf mold and 1 part river sand.