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Best bedroom plants

A bedroom plant should be easy, undemanding, and safe to sleep next to. These houseplants tolerate low to medium light, are non-toxic to pets, and look good year-round without fuss.

12 curated plants

The best bedroom plants are forgiving about watering, don’t need direct sun, and are safe if a curious cat or dog takes a bite. Every plant below matches those criteria and has a full care guide.

Watering (summer)

Cast-iron plantAspidistra elatiorevery 14 to 22 daysPet-safe Christmas cactusSchlumbergera spp.every 8 to 12 daysPet-safe Scarlet star bromeliadGuzmania lingulataevery 8 to 12 daysPet-safe Spider plantChlorophytum comosumevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Moth orchidPhalaenopsis spp.every 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Kentia palmHowea forsterianaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Parlor palmChamaedorea elegansevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Money treePachira aquaticaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe African violetSaintpaulia ionanthaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Japanese araliaFatsia japonicaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Polka dot plantHypoestes phyllostachyaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Baby rubber plantPeperomia obtusifoliaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe

Care know-how

Common questions

Is it good to have plants in the bedroom?

Yes, plants add humidity, look calming, and give a room a sense of life. Any plant that tolerates lower light and is non-toxic to pets makes a good bedroom companion.

Do bedroom plants produce oxygen at night?

Most plants switch from photosynthesis to respiration at night, releasing a small amount of CO₂. The quantity is so small it has no meaningful effect on air quality. Plants with thick leaves (succulents, snake plants) do use a different form of photosynthesis and take in CO₂ at night, but they still release their oxygen during the day. Don’t choose a plant based on nighttime oxygen claims. Choose it because you like it.

Which bedroom plants are safe for cats?

Spider plant, Moth orchid, Parlor palm, and African violet are on this list and have ASPCA non-toxic records for cats and dogs. Keep any plant out of reach if your pet tends to chew foliage.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26