Plants to help with snoring?! Seriously? Snoring is something no one wants to talk about, but we all know what it's like to have a night owl next to you. Often the cause is a dry bedroom, poor air quality, or allergens that cause noisy and uncomfortable breathing at night. Luckily, there are plants that can solve this problem elegantly, naturally, and above all, silently. We're not saying that you'll miraculously stop snoring, but the air in your bedroom will definitely be more pleasant and the snoring will be noticeably quieter.
Below is a selection five plants (anti-snoring plants) that you should have by your bed if you want your bedroom to sound more like a library at night and less like a Motörhead concert.
1. Mother-in-law's tongue – Sansevieria zeylanica (because it's sharp enough to cut through bad air)
Don't let its name fool you: mother-in-law's tongue is one of the best roommates for the bedroom. It's a plant with an unusual habit: it produces oxygen at night, when most other plants are asleep. So mother-in-law's tongue literally purifies the air while you dream of a perfect Caribbean vacation. It also removes harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene, which irritate the mucous membranes and increase snoring. If mother-in-law's tongue could talk, it would say at night: "No snoring, please, I'm working!" One of those on the list: anti-snoring plants.
2. Areca palm (a palm tree that prefers humid air to the tropics)
If you're one of those people who wakes up every morning with a dry throat, as if they'd spent the night in the Sahara, you need an areca palm. This lush plant intensively humidifies the air and releases oxygen, preventing the mucous membranes from drying out and helping you breathe easier. This superpower makes the areca palm act as a natural humidifier - only much nicer, cheaper and without electricity. In short, with an areca palm, you can turn off your old humidifier that hums like a tractor without worrying.
3. Spathiphyllum (peace lily, which ensures silence in the bedroom)
The elegant spathiphyllum, which adorns many living rooms with its white flowers, is actually one of the best air purifiers. This plant is so effective at neutralizing harmful substances that it creates almost laboratory-quality air in your bedroom. It also releases moisture, which gently humidifies the air and prevents throat irritation. If you want less “throaty rock and roll” at night, then spathiphyllum is the plant you absolutely need.
4. Bromeliad (a plant that gives you pineapple and oxygen – but oxygen mainly at night)
Yes, bromeliads are that houseplant that looks like a little pineapple – and they produce a lot more oxygen at night than most other plants. This means you’ll sleep better, more peacefully and, above all, more quietly. Bromeliads are ideal for anyone who likes something exotic in their bedroom and at the same time appreciates air quality that prevents respiratory irritation. If every room had its own bromeliad, snoring would disappear like the once popular flip phones. One of those on the list: anti-snoring plants.
5. Common ivy (a plant that kills mold spores before they ruin your breathing)
Although we mostly see it outdoors, common ivy is a real star of indoor spaces, as it is excellent at cleaning allergens from the air. Ivy is able to remove almost 80 percent of mold spores in just a few hours. This means less stuffy noses, less coughing and less snoring at night. Of course, you have to place it somewhere where it will not be reached by pets or toddlers, as it is slightly toxic if ingested – but if you avoid that, you have a real air purifier inside that will thank you for saving it from the frost outside.
Bonus: Greens (a hanging plant that catches any trash in the air)
The herb is like a natural vacuum cleaner for allergens and mold. This plant successfully traps mold spores while maintaining a healthy balance of moisture in the air, so you don’t have to worry about air that’s too dry or too humid. All of this creates the ideal conditions for a peaceful sleep without noisy snoring. The herb is a plant that you can have anywhere – and the more you neglect it, the happier it is.
Conclusion: Anti-snoring plants that save the peace in the house (and your married life)
Anti-snoring plants?! Of course, no plant will completely solve serious breathing problems or chronic snoring - in which case you need a doctor, not a potted plant. However, these plants can help you create a bedroom where you wake up more rested and less argumentative in the morning. And if you no longer have to fight for every breath at night, that means a better life for you and anyone who has to listen to you.
So, if you want to avoid being the star of an unpleasant concert at night, it's time to turn your bedroom into a green paradise, where plants work quietly and efficiently - while you sleep peacefully.
By including these plants in your bedroom, you can create a healthier and more pleasant environment that promotes restful sleep and reduces the disturbing sounds of snoring.
Last updated 2025-05-22 / Affiliate links / Photo source: Amazon Product Advertising API
