You should also consider available light, and where and how you want to display your plant.
Below, we share all the best bedroom houseplants for you to choose from.
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Indoors,monstera plantsusually stay under six feet tall.
They’re fairly low maintenance but need regular watering and adequate humidity to thrive.
Peperomia
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The deeply corrugated leaves of Peperomia caperata have wonderful visual interest.
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Jade plants have plump, glossy leaves and have many beautiful cultivars.
They grow somewhat slowly, yet can be very long-lived.
They need direct sunlight and well-drained soil.
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String of Pearls
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This succulent makes a wonderful hanging plant indoors.
It does best in direct sunlight in the morning and indirect sunlight in the afternoon.
The gorgeous leaf markings provide visual interest.
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Aglaonema likes indirect light and high humidity.
Place it away from heat sources like radiators to keep it from drying out.
Water less frequently in winter, and confirm there’s enough humidity in a heated indoor environment.
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It likes fairly warm temperatures and humidity, so these are factors to consider in its placement and care.
With its wavy, slender leaf shape, it adds a nice visual texture to the bedroom.
It does best in indirect light but can tolerate a few hours of direct morning sunlight.
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Water sparingly, and avoid peaty potting soils which may retain too much moisture.
The long stems arch gracefully with lacy leaves of blue-green.
Its maximum height and width are 12 inches, perfect to spruce up a small space in the bedroom.
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It has a lemony scent when the leaves are crushed, and does well in indirect light conditions.
It likes warmth and humidity.
It needs a fair amount of humidity to thrive and is said to have air-purifying properties when grown indoors.
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Aloe Vera
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The aloe vera plant is an easy-care houseplant.
This fleshy succulent likes sandy soil and needs only intermittent watering.
They thrive with bright morning sunlight and consistent watering.
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The trunk may need support, and it’s important to repot them yearly to avoid them getting root-bound.
It grows slowly, needs decent humidity levels, and should not be placed near drafty windows or doorways.
It needs full sun to thrive so place it by your sunniest window.
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It can reach 100 feet tall outdoors, but indoors it usually tops out around six feet.
These hanging “babies” can be easily propagated for new plants.
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