Decorating baby’s room is a joyful experience. If you happen to love plants but aren’t sure whether they’re safe to put in a nursery, you’re in luck —quite a few styles are perfectly safe to be around baby. They aren’t just easy on the eyes, adding a nice and earthy touch to the space, but they also offer added benefits, including clearer air. Here are five of the safest houseplants to keep in your baby’s nursery.
Spider Plant
Sure, it sounds a little scary, but the spider plant is just about the friendliest plant out there when it comes to decorating baby’s room. The beauty of the Hanging Bonnie spider plant is that it conserves space, too. You don’t need to create new room on a shelf if it’s crowded with cute decorations and baby books. Instead, hang this lovely houseplant from the ceiling. It requires minimal care and maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about it losing its good looks anytime soon, either. Bonus: It’s an air-purifier extraordinaire, known to filter harmful indoor contaminants and keep the air in the nursery purer.
Snake Plant
Here’s another one with a not-so-pleasant name, but the snake plant is one of the most pleasant accents you can add to baby’s room. First, it’s another that’s very easy to maintain — and since you’ve got quite enough on your plate being a busy parent, you can rest easy knowing that this plant will thrive without much attention from you. It tolerates low-light conditions well, and it even handles periods of drought well. So, it’s no big deal if you neglect to water it on occasion. It also looks lovely with its lean, sleek, dark green leaves. The Superba Black Coral is a striking choice that’s available in a variety of pots to complement baby’s room.
Rubber Tree Plant
If you don’t have too much room but want to add at least a small touch of greenery to the nursery, the Rubber Tree Plant – Piccolo makes the perfect choice. It’s a compact alternative to more sizable plants and offers the benefit of low maintenance, so you don’t have to spend too much time ensuring it thrives. With its distinctively glossy leaves and deep green color, the houseplant adds a striking finishing touch to a shelf or a table. They’re also efficient air purifiers, so you can feel good knowing that you and baby will breathe easier.
Dracaena
Bright and breezy, the dracaena plant evokes a laid-back, tropical vibe. Whether you live in a sunny climate or just want to invite some of that down-to-earth appeal into your child’s space, you can do so easily with the Dracaena Limelight plant. From the crisp green color to the floppy leaves, it’s an uplifting houseplant that’s especially ideal for spaces that don’t receive too much light. Just be mindful if you have pets, as they can be slightly toxic to our furry friends.
Parlor Palm
You don’t need to be a master gardener to look like you know everything about plants. The parlor palm is a nursery-safe choice that will bring a smile to your face every time you glance its way — and eventually, baby will glean an appreciation for its lively appearance, too! This is a low-maintenance choice that’s perfect even for a dimmer nursery. Watering every couple of weeks is enough to ensure that your parlor palm continues to thrive. The Neanthe Bella Palm makes a fantastic choice.
Few home accents are as practical, functional, and beautiful as plants. These are not just safe for the nursery but may even help baby develop a love for Mother Nature as they grow up. At the very least, they’ll add immense beauty to the space — while helping everyone breathe easier.
