Organize Phase|Step 22 of 23
Add a Plant or Two
Plants bring life, color, and even air purification to your bedroom. Low-light tolerant varieties work best in most bedrooms.
Time Required
15-30 minutes
Cost
$15-100
Difficulty
Very Easy
Best Plants for Bedrooms
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Nearly indestructible. Tolerates low light and infrequent watering. Releases oxygen at night. Architectural look.
Pothos
Trailing vines look great on shelf or nightstand. Very forgiving. Grows in low to bright light.
ZZ Plant
Glossy leaves, tolerates neglect. Survives in very low light. Water every 2-3 weeks.
Peace Lily
White flowers, air purifying. Tells you when thirsty (leaves droop). Medium light preferred.
Faux Plants (No Shame)
High-quality faux plants from West Elm, CB2, or Target look realistic. No watering, no light requirements, no guilt.
Where to Place Bedroom Plants
- • Nightstand: Small plant adds life without taking up too much space
- • Dresser top: Medium plant as part of styled vignette
- • Floor in corner: Large statement plant (fiddle leaf, snake plant)
- • Windowsill: Best spot for light-loving plants
- • Hanging from ceiling: Trailing plants like pothos or string of pearls
- • High shelf: Trailing plants can cascade down
Plant Care Basics
| Light Level | What It Means | Good Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Low Light | No direct sun, north-facing | Snake, ZZ, pothos |
| Medium Light | Bright but indirect | Peace lily, monstera |
| Bright Light | Near sunny window | Succulents, fiddle leaf |
Pro Tips
- •Start with one: See if you can keep it alive before getting more. Build confidence.
- •Pot matters: A beautiful pot elevates even a simple plant. Terra cotta is classic, ceramic is modern.
- •Use a saucer: Protect furniture from water damage. Clear saucers are least visible.
- •When in doubt, underwater: Most houseplants die from overwatering. Let soil dry between waterings.