Indoor plants at home have a long list of benefits but some plants are more powerful than the other ones. The scientific name of the snake plant is sansevieria and it is also known as mother in law tongue. The unique and striking appearance of snake plants makes them one of the most beneficial and beautiful indoor plants.
There are several different benefits when a snake plant is placed in a space of relaxation. If you want to get better sleep, undoubtedly a snake plant is a better option for the bedroom. This plant requires little to no care and you can enjoy its beauty for years.
These are some major benefits of having a snake plant in the bedroom. All plants produce oxygen but some are more beneficial than others. Snake plants are one of the highest oxygen-producing plants. The higher the oxygen level will be, the deeper sleep it will promote.
Snake plants produce oxygen at night
Plants don't produce oxygen the whole day. Generally, they produce oxygen in day time through the process of photosynthesis and these plants intake Oxygen and release carbon dioxide at night through the process of respiration but there are few lucky plants including snake plants that produce oxygen at night.
It may be a question of confusion that plants release oxygen in the nighttime? There is not any substantial evidence to prove that snake plants reduce CO2 even at night. Snake plants perform a particular type of photosynthesis due to the Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM).
CAM plants can tolerate drought and dry climates like succulents. These plants open their stomata in the evening to reduce water loss in hot conditions. Consequently, the snake plant is the ideal plant to place in your bedroom for better sleep.
Absorb harmful pollutants
Urban areas are getting densely populated these days and the indoor quality of air is worse. Snake plants remove harmful toxins like benzene, xylene, and formaldehyde from our indoor environments two times more effectively according to NASA clean air study.
These harmful chemicals are found in regular household objects like furniture, polish, carpeting, and cleaning products. The plants with more leaf surface area are better in air purification approved by the famous NASA experiment of 1989 on indoor plants.
Help to combat allergies
Since snake plants remove harmful pollutants and volatile airborne chemicals from our indoor environments. Therefore, they can aggravate allergies and make you sick but some powerful air-purifying and oxygen-producing plants like snake plants help you. The oxygen-producing power of the snake plant will help in easier breathing both day and night. If you are using air filters and purifiers in your home then also keep indoor plants surrounding yourself.
It looks so beautiful
Snake plants not only purify the air but look so nice and unique. The shades of green, yellow stripes make it a beautiful and desirable indoor plant. The tall foliage without stems makes it look artificial.
For protective energy
It is believed that the snake plant is not a good plant when it comes to Feng Shui. but it is not true if you place a snake plant in an ideal position then it brings protective and purifying energy to your home or workplace. Spiky plants are excellent against negative chi in Feng Shui because they are so aggressive and place them in fewer traffic areas like Southeastern southern and eastern corners.
Low maintenance
Snake plant is one of the best low-maintenance indoor plants in the world. This plant can thrive in full sun, full shade, and without water for a long time. It can survive on negligence. If you like to keep your bedroom on the dimmer side then snake plant is a great choice.
It can survive and thrive in almost any lighting scenario from bright direct rays of the sun to no natural light areas. Snake plants help to maintain a beautiful bedroom space; it requires little water and with little to no upkeep. Select the perfect size and place it in your favorite spot to make your bedroom space most beautiful.
