NASA Certified 9 Best Indoor Plants For Sustainable Bedroom Decor

Sustainable Tree for Bedroom Decoration More Than Just a Look

A well decorated bedroom is not just a place to sleep. It’s your peaceful corner, a private spot where you can relax after a busy day. Adding a green plant to your room makes it even better. It becomes a symbol of living a good life, a sign that you care about breathing clean air and loving nature.

When you take care of a plant in your bedroom, you learn to be responsible. You watch it grow from a small plant to a big one, maybe even with flowers! This makes you feel happy in a way that a fake plant never can. The plant becomes your quiet friend, making both your room and your soul feel fresh every day.

Having a real, live plant in your bedroom does more than just make it look nice.

• It increases oxygen levels in your room cleaner and gives you more oxygen.

• It helps you feel less stressed.

• It helps you sleep better.

• It connects you to nature.

Which Plant Is Right for You? NASA-certified indoor plants

Let’s find out which plants are perfect for your bedroom. These plants can help you feel better, both in your body and your mind.

🌿 Snake Plant

This is a very strong plant. If you love plants but sometimes to take care of them, the snake plant is for you! It doesn't need much water or fertilizer. You can keep it almost anywhere, and it will grow well.

The best thing about this plant is that it cleans the air. It removes bad gases from the air that come from things like paint, wooden furniture, and cleaning sprays. It even gives off fresh oxygen at night, which is great for your health.

Don't worry if you forget to give it water or sunlight! The snake plant will still live. It grows well even in winter and doesn't need to be watered every day.

The green leaves of this plant are nice to look at and can help you feel calm and happy.

You can grow a new snake plant by cutting a leaf and putting it in the soil, or you can watch for new baby plants to grow from the soil around it. It's that easy!

Brings Good Luck (Feng Shui Belief): Many people believe that the snake plant brings good luck, happiness, peace, and even money into the home.

The snake plant is not just pretty—it's smart, strong, and brings good feelings to your home.

🌿 Peace Lily

The Peace Lily is a beautiful plant with pretty white flowers and green leaves. It not only makes your room look nice, but it also helps you feel calm and less stressed. Scientists at NASA found that the Peace Lily cleans the air by taking away harmful gases. It's a very popular indoor plant.

According to Vastu ( ancient belief system called Vastu Shastra), the Peace Lily brings peace and positive energy and emotional balance—making them perfect for décor and inner tranquility alike..

Care is simple: they thrive in low light, need only a light watering once or twice a week, and for fuller blooms, a bit of sunlight now and then (especially on your balcony) works wonders.

Taking care of a Peace Lily is simple. It doesn’t need a lot of light and only needs water once or twice a week. But if you want it to have beautiful flowers, you should give it some sunlight once a week, for example, on a balcony.

🌿 Money Plant

Imagine having a plant that not only cleans the air but also brings good luck, peace, and positive energy to your home! Many people believe that having a Money Plant can help you get more money and make you more focused and creative.

Scientists agree that this plant is very good at cleaning the air. It's easy to take care of and can grow almost anywhere.

🌿 Chinese Evergreen

The Chinese Evergreen has leaves that can be green, silver, or red. They make your room look lively and help you feel peaceful. This plant is not only beautiful but also easy to care for.

NASA scientists have found that this plant cleans the air by taking away bad stuff and giving off more oxygen. This makes your room a healthier place.

🌿 Spider Plant

The Spider Plant is a great indoor plant, and scientists say it is like a living air filter. It can grow well with little light and water. The plant is named 'spider' because of how its long leaves and small baby plants hang down.

NASA’s Clean Air Study showed that the  the Spider Plant was a standout, able to filter out formaldehyde, xylene, and even carbon monoxide in sealed settings. But keep it real—fairy‑tale air cleaning needs lots of plants. In a typical home, you’d need dozens to hundreds of them to noticeably improve air quality.

Still, they add real value: the spider plant is calming, fresh-looking, and low-maintenance. Place it in your bedroom, desk corner, or hanging pot—it’s easy on care, big on good vibes.

Its green and white leaves are very relaxing to look at and can help you feel calm and less stressed. You can keep it anywhere—in your bedroom, on your office desk, in the kitchen, or in the living room.

🌿 Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is not just an ideal indoor plant—it can be said to be your home’s natural doctor. Having an aloe vera plant in your home can reduce your doctor’s bills by at least 20-50 percent. The gel inside its leaves works wonders for skin care, hair care, as a sunscreen, minor cuts, and burns, and it also helps in improving digestion and boosting immunity.

In addition, aloe vera also helps in purifying the air by removing harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and benzene.

This plant grows with very little care. It thrives in a sunny spot and can survive very well with little water. It grows quickly and provides you with daily health benefits if kept near a balcony or bedroom window.

🌿 English Ivy

The English Ivy has small green leaves that can make your room look like a beautiful garden. It's not just pretty—it's also very good for your health. 

NASA found that this plant can get rid of things in the air that cause allergies and breathing problems. If you have allergies, this plant can be a natural guard for you.

You can put English Ivy in a hanging pot or let it grow on a wall to create a beautiful green curtain.

🌿 Bamboo Palm

Imagine having a bunch of thick greenery standing in the corner of your house which is as beautiful to look at as it is great for breathing. 🌿 These thick leaves of the bamboo palm maintain the humidity of the room and absorb harmful toxins from the air.

You don't need separate decorations to get the tropical feel—the bamboo palm alone will enhance the natural beauty of the room. The best part is, it grows well even in low light. busy lifestyle No problem—it will stay fresh just by watering it a few times a week.

According to Vastu Shastra, the bamboo palm brings positive energy and good luck to the house. So health, beauty, and positive vibes—you get all this in one plant

🌿 Red-Edged Dracaena

If you are a stylist, then the red-edged dracaena plant may be your first choice. The red-edged dracaena plant is not only beautiful to look at but also very useful. Its reddish leaf edges and slim, tall structure bring a modern, minimalist look to any room.

The red-edged dracaena plant is not only beautiful to look at but also very useful. It helps remove harmful chemicals like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from your home. It keeps your home healthy and the air clean.

This plant grows well in medium light and requires little care—just watering once or twice a week is enough. Whether you place it on your office desk, living room, or bedroom—it will liven up your space.

🌿 Benefits of Real Green plants

Having green plants in your home can significantly improve your well-being. A study has shown that they can improve your mood, boost productivity, and reduce stress.

 In my blog, I've highlighted nine types of plants that not only beautify your space but also contribute to a sustanable home and a healthier mind. All of these plants are also considered non-toxic to humans and animals.

These plants were tested by NASA scientists and are known to:

• Absorb harmful toxins from the air and provide fresh oxygen.

• Help reduce mental anxiety, depression, and fatigue.

• Some even release oxygen at night, which can make your sleep more comfortable.

• Naturally regulate the temperature and humidity in a room, which is beneficial for both your body and mind.

• In many cultures, some plants are also believed to bring happiness, prosperity, and positive energy into the home.

Artificial vs. Real Plants, Which One is Better?

When you want to decorate your Bedroom , you can choose between artificial (fake) plants and real plants. Let’s see which one is better.

🪴 Fake Plants Pros and Cons

Pros 

• They are easy to take care of because they don't need soil, water, or sunlight.

• They last a long time.

• You can find them in many different colors and designs.

• They are good for people who travel a lot.

Cons 

• They don't do anything good for the environment or your health.

• They can get dusty and cause allergies.

• They are usually made of plastic, which is bad for the environment.

🌿 Real Plants

• They clean the air and give you fresh oxygen.

• They help you feel less stressed and happier.

• Some plants give off oxygen at night, which helps you sleep better.

• They can make the air in your room more comfortable.

• Many people believe they bring good luck and happiness.

A study found that having green plants at home makes you feel better, helps you get more work done, and lowers stress. The nine plants mentioned in this article are all great choices for your home. They are safe for people and pets, and have been tested by NASA scientists.

Which is better for your home: real or artificial plants?

If you love plants and want to create a healthy environment at home, then real plants are the most beneficial choice. They not only provide clean air and a natural feeling but can also improve your physical and mental health. This can help you and your family stay healthy in every way.

On the other hand, if you spend a lot of time away from home, artificial plants can be a good alternative. They require no maintenance, watering, or care. They can also be a convenient option for decorating for parties and events.

While artificial plants are convenient, they simply can't compare to the benefits of real plants. With the rise in global pollution, a natural plant is the best way to connect with nature without adding to the problem. Real plants can keep you physically, mentally, and socially healthy, giving you an advantage over everyone else.

Having certain sustainable plants in your bedroom can even improve your sleep, reduce stress, and make the room feel more alive and natural.

So, if you truly want to "live green," choose real plants it  will fill your home with life and peace.

Do you have any of these plants in your bedroom, or did you enjoy this article? Please let me know in the comments.