What kind of plants should be placed in the bedroom? ——Analysis of hot topics in 10 days
Recently, the topic of indoor green plants has once again become a hot topic on the Internet. Combining data from social media and health platforms in the past 10 days, we have compiled a list of the most suitable plants for bedrooms and their scientific basis to help you create a healthy and comfortable sleeping environment.
1. Ranking of popular bedroom plants in 2023
| plant name | Search popularity | Core functions | Maintenance difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monstera deliciosa | 985,000 | Purify formaldehyde/release oxygen at night | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sansevieria | 762,000 | Absorb benzene substances | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aloe vera | 658,000 | Monitor air quality | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ivy | 534,000 | Remove mold spores | ★★★☆☆ |
| Lavender | 471,000 | Helps sleep and calms the mind | ★★★☆☆ |
2. Three major criteria for scientifically selecting bedroom plants
1.photosynthesis type: Give priority to CAM plants (such as orchids and cacti). These plants can still absorb carbon dioxide at night and will not affect the oxygen concentration during sleep.
2.Purification efficiency: NASA research shows that placing 1-2 medium-sized plants per 10 square meters can effectively improve indoor air quality. Monstera has a formaldehyde removal rate of up to 90%, making it the first choice for newly renovated rooms.
3.safety factor: Avoid choosing plants with poisonous sap (such as Dripping Guanyin). Families with children or pets should be more cautious. Recently, a "List of Safe Plants for Toddlers" shared by a parenting blogger received 120,000 retweets.
3. Personalized recommendations for different groups of people
| Applicable people | Recommended plants | Matching plan |
|---|---|---|
| office worker | Pothos + Spathiphyllum | Mitigating electronic radiation/increasing humidity |
| Allergy | boston fern | Reduce suspended dust |
| elderly | Jasmine | Soothe nerves/regulate blood pressure |
| newlyweds | Phalaenopsis | Enhance romantic atmosphere |
4. Maintenance tips (from Douyin video with 500,000+ likes)
•watering cycle: 7-10 days/time in winter, 3-5 days/time in summer, using the principle of "see dryness and wetness". Recently, the topic "Self-Rescue Guide to Plant Killers" has been read more than 30 million times.
•Placement: More than 1.5 meters away from the head of the bed to prevent water vapor produced by night breathing from affecting sleep quality. Xiaohongshu related notes show that the number of cases of plants withering due to incorrect placement increased by 40%.
•special handling: Wiping the Monstera deliciosa leaves with beer can make the leaves brighter. This technique has received over one million views in the Bilibili Life Zone video.
5. Experts’ reminders
1. It is recommended that the total number of plants in the bedroom should be limited to 3-5 pots. Too many plants may increase the risk of mold growth (the director of the respiratory department of a tertiary hospital emphasized in a recent interview).
2. Flowering plants need to be chosen carefully. Strongly fragrant varieties such as lilies may cause headaches. A case of "flower fragrance allergy" reported by a metropolitan newspaper last week sparked widespread discussion.
3. Smart flowerpots have become a new trend. Data from an e-commerce platform shows that the sales of flowerpots with automatic irrigation systems increased by 210% year-on-year. However, experts suggest that regular manual inspections are still required.
By scientifically selecting bedroom plants, you can not only improve the quality of your living environment, but also achieve psychological healing effects. Remember to choose the most suitable variety according to your own needs and let green plants become your natural assistant for a healthy life.
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