Which bedroom plant to choose? Discover our Top 10

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Top 10 plants to put in a child's bedroom

Looking for a plant to improve your child's sleep, purify the bedroom air or add a soothing decorative touch? Here's our selection of 10 tested and approved plants to combine well-being, beauty and ease of maintenance. Dust off your decor and purify the air beautifully!

1. Aloe Vera – The Silent Purifier

Discreet yet powerful, Aloe Vera is a plant with multiple virtues. It purifies the ambient air while producing oxygen at night. Very easy to maintain, it fits stylishly into any bedroom corner.

  • ? Depollution: Formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, carbon monoxide, toluene…

  • ? Benefit: Produces oxygen at night for better sleep

  • ? Light: Indirect light, east or west window

  • ? Watering: Every 10 days (summer), 1x/month (winter)

? Decor: Scandinavian style (white ceramic), bohemian (macramé), minimalist (raw pot)

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2. Jasmine – Perfumed Sleep

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With its small white flowers and captivating fragrance, jasmine transforms your bedroom atmosphere. It promotes relaxation and improves sleep quality thanks to its calming action on the nervous system.

  • ? Fragrance: Relaxing, reduces anxiety via GABA receptors

  • ? Effect: Improves sleep quality and mood upon waking

  • ? Light: Bright but without overheating

  • ? Watering: 1-2x/week (summer), every 15 days (winter)

  • ? Varieties: Jasminum grandiflorum, Madagascar Jasmine…

  • ? Decor: Romantic, Scandinavian or bohemian hanging style

3. Lavender – The Queen of Relaxation

Symbol of the south and calm, lavender is as beautiful as it is beneficial. It releases a soothing aroma that helps release tension and fall asleep more easily. A natural ally against stress.

  • ? Benefits: Activates serotonin and melatonin, fights anxiety

  • ☀️ Exposure: South or west with direct light

  • ? Watering: Let dry between waterings

  • ? Tip: Can be used dried (sachets or bouquets)

  • ? Decor: Zen, rustic or romantic depending on presentation
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4. Sansevieria – Night Oxygen

Solid, graphic and ultra resistant, Sansevieria is the ideal plant for those without a green thumb. It oxygenates your bedroom at night while filtering toxins, without demanding much attention.

  • ? Unique feature: Absorbs CO2 at night through CAM metabolism

  • ? Targeted pollutants: Benzene, xylene, formaldehyde…

  • ? Maintenance: Ultra easy – 1 watering/week max

  • ?️ Temperatures: 13 to 25°C

  • ? Species: Trifasciata, Cylindrica, Masoniana, Bacularis…

  • ? Decor: Minimalist style, concrete or driftwood as support

5. Chlorophytum – The Benevolent Spider

The spider plant is playful, easy to grow and perfect for children. Its long trailing leaves are as beautiful as they are effective at purifying the air. It adds a touch of living greenery to the bedroom.

  • ?️ Purifies: Formaldehyde, CO, benzene, xylene

  • ? Child-safe: Non-toxic and fun with its runners

  • ☀️ Light: Bright but without direct sun

  • ? Watering: Moderate + good drainage

  • ? Decor: Macramé, hanging planter or raw pot

6. Spathiphyllum – The Refined Peace Lily

Elegant and floriferous, the peace lily charms with its refined appearance and large dark green leaves. It acts as a natural filter against pollutants, while regulating room humidity.

  • ? Filter: Ammonia, benzene, xylene, formaldehyde

  • ?️ Humidity: Naturally regulates humidity

  • ? Watering: When surface dries

  • ? Light: Bright but indirect

  • ? Flowering: Long, elegant white flowers

  • ? Decor: Zen, contemporary or romantic

7. Mint – Soothing Freshness

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Its fresh fragrance awakens the senses while soothing the mind. Mint is an easy-going aromatic plant that purifies the air, perfumes the evenings and can even end up in a relaxing herbal tea!

  • ? Benefits: Anti-nausea, stimulates brain oxygenation

  • ? Fragrance: Soothing, perfect for evening herbal teas

  • ? Watering: 2-3x/week (summer), 1-2x/week (winter)

  • ? Varieties: Peppermint, spearmint, Moroccan

  • ? Decor: In glazed pot, hanging basket or on raw shelf

8. Boston Fern – The Anti-Toxin

Lush and graceful, the Boston fern is a depollution champion. It captures toxins from the air while adding a beautiful touch of living greenery to the bedroom. Perfect for humid rooms.

  • ? Action: Captures formaldehyde, toluene, xylene

  • ? Maintenance: Demanding – regular watering + misting

  • ?️ Humidity: Likes above 50%

  • ? Light: Indirect or low

  • ? Decor: Hanging, plant wall, graphic shelf

9. African Violet – The Colorful Gem

Small plant with bright flowers, the African Violet brightens the bedroom while purifying the air. Its almost continuous flowering brings color and softness, ideal for a child's bedroom or nightstand.

  • ? Flowering: Continuous if ideal conditions

  • ? Purifies: Pentachlorophenol (treated wood toxin)

  • ☀️ Light: Bright without direct sun

  • ? Watering: Lukewarm water, without wetting leaves

  • ? Varieties: Single, double, fringed, bicolor

  • ? Decor: Perfect on nightstand or bright shelf

10. Dracaena – The Depolluting Dragon

With its long graphic leaves, Dracaena stands out as a highly aesthetic air purifier. It adapts to indoor conditions while adding an exotic touch to the decor.

  • ? Target: Benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene

  • ? Varieties: Marginata (red leaves), Sanderiana (bamboo), Fragrans

  • ☀️ Light: Indirect, tolerates low light

  • ? Watering: 1-2x/month (winter), more in summer

  • ? Style: Slender, perfect for small decorative corners
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? Quick Comparison Chart

? Plant

? Depollution

? Fragrance

? Maintenance

? Sleep benefits

Aloe Vera

Very effective

Light

Very easy

Night breathing

Jasmine

Medium

Captivating

Moderate

Restorative sleep

Lavender

Medium

Relaxing

Easy

Natural anti-stress

Sansevieria

Excellent

Neutral

Very easy

Oxygenates at night

Chlorophytum

Good

Light

Easy

Child-friendly

Spathiphyllum

Very good

Subtle

Moderate

Balanced humidity

Mint

Medium

Refreshing

Easy

Soothing + herbal teas

Boston Fern

Very good

Neutral

Demanding

Anti-allergen

African Violet

Good

Light

Moderate

Decorative

Dracaena

Excellent

Neutral

Easy

Detox & oxygen