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House plants are good for children. What indoor plants can be placed in a children's room?

When equipping a room for a child, every parent tries to choose the most useful and safe things. This also applies to indoor flowers for the nursery, because they will be your baby’s neighbors for a long time. We will talk about how to make the right choice and not make mistakes in this article.

Did you know? The child will be interested not only in the plant itself, but also in the pot in which it will grow. Therefore, it is advisable to choose an unusual, bright, original model or to decorate a standard container yourself. You can involve children in this activity.

What kind of plants should be for a children's room?

In first place in importance is the plant’s ability to improve air characteristics. A flower for children should refresh and purify the air, be a source of phytoncides, and have qualities to combat dust and allergens. It is better that the selected culture is devoid of aggressive properties and external indicators. Combined the ability to improve indoor air (rather than absorb oxygen) with a positive appearance (soft lines, visually and tactilely pleasing leaves).

Important! Even very beautiful, but large flowerpots are not suitable for a child’s room, as they can scare a child at night when there is insufficient lighting.

The child will be curious to look at, turn and touch the flowerpot. Contacts are inevitable. Therefore, there is no need to buy plants that react negatively to changes in the growing environment, touching, turning.

Give preference to indoor plants that are capable of rapid growth, recovery from injuries, and that have an attractive appearance in any conditions; they are better suited for children, who will definitely try to test the strength of the flowerpots. You should not opt ​​for plants that are easy to knock over, unstable, or classic hanging ones.

Important! Do not allow indoor flowers with poisonous fruits or any other parts of the plant that have thorns or can cause injury in any other way (for example, like cyperus) to appear in the nursery.

Plants with a strong aroma are also not desirable. For this reason, a lily, gardenia or orchid is not desirable in a child's room.

Rules for placing indoor plants

Even useful plants should be placed in a child’s room with caution, following certain rules.

  • Firstly, they should not be located in areas where children actively play and sleep, and should not interfere.
  • Secondly, they should not prevent sunlight from entering the room.
  • Thirdly, do not overdo it with quantity.
  • Fourthly, consider the age of the baby.
Let's take a closer look at the last two points.

How to calculate the number of plants by square footage of a room


Too many indoor plants will dramatically reduce the amount of oxygen in the nursery at night. And this will complicate air circulation, because the flowerpots will begin to release volatile substances that will not have time to dissipate. Count on 1-2 flowerpots for every 4.5-5 m. One large plant will replace 3-4 smaller ones.

Landscaping a children's room depending on the age of your child

Conventionally, we can distinguish several age periods related to landscaping a children's room.

  • 0-6 months. In order not to burden the baby’s immune system, you should refrain from placing any plants in his room.
  • 6-12 months. During this period, you can put the first flowerpot in the nursery. Choose a place for it so that the child can see and examine it, because at this age everything is a subject of study. Choose a plant without a strong aroma.
  • 1-2 years. The child can already move independently, is actively exploring the world around him and is trying out a lot of things; therefore, no matter what flowers you decide to put in the nursery, they should be out of the baby’s reach. For example, hanging plant pots or high shelves are suitable.
  • 2-5 years. This is the age of “why”. Indoor plants can serve as a visual aid for the development of flora. After all, it is much easier to give a living example when answering questions than to explain in words. In addition, to develop responsibility and hard work, the baby can already be entrusted with caring for his own flower.

What flowers are suitable for a children's room?

Correctly selected plants for a nursery will create a favorable microclimate in the room, eliminate dust and saturate the air with oxygen. The following are some of the most suitable indoor flowers for children.

It is an unassuming, herbaceous plant that blooms with small white flowers. Works great as an air filter, improving its quality, removing pathogens, harmful substances, and dust.

The essential oils of this representative of citrus fruits have bactericidal properties (combining with air ions, destroying microbes), refreshing the air and giving it a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma. It is recommended to place it in the nursery to help solve the problem of a child’s restless sleep, because lemon tree has a calming effect, relieves fatigue and irritability.

Did you know? The lemon tree is one of the exotic plants that can be grown at home from a seed. First of all, its leaves, as well as inflorescences and fruits have beneficial qualities.

Perfectly cleans the air from exhaust gases entering the room and disinfects it. It also serves as an absorbent of harmful substances that may be contained in paints and solvents. According to popular beliefs, it is believed that chrysanthemum is able to protect household members from the evil eye.

Only young, short specimens are suitable for a nursery. It is non-toxic, without a pronounced aroma, and has very beautiful single or double yellow, burgundy, and pink flowers. Adherents of Feng Shui philosophy believe that this plant has good and even beneficial energy.

Spathiphyllum, also called the “lucky flower,” is not too demanding to care for, has a very pleasant aesthetic appearance, and has beautiful, large leaves and flowers. Perfectly purifies the air.

Non-toxic, easy to care for plant. It blooms very beautifully and elegantly. The beautiful leaves are covered with soft, non-thorny fibers that the baby will enjoy touching. Suitable as the first flowerpot that your child will care for on his own.

As soon as a new person is born, he gradually gets acquainted with the world around him. Caring parents help him in this by growing luxurious plants for the children's room. As the baby grows, he will begin to notice how the greenery forms new shoots, begins to bloom, and sometimes loses its leaves. The moment will come when he will want to take care of them, and this will teach the child to work.

Properly selected plants for a children's room help create an exotic microclimate in the room. They calm the baby, absorb harmful substances from the air, and some of them emit a pleasant aroma. In such a room it is pleasant to spend time, play, do homework, relax and dream about a wonderful future.

Since children love to touch everything with their hands and often taste it, parents should avoid certain types of plants. Poisonous, prickly or too-smelling options that cause allergies are not suitable.

Rules for placing flowerpots and the age of children

When parents arrange a living space for their child, they try to use only useful and safe things. This approach should also be applied to the choice of indoor flowers that the baby will have to live with for a long time. In addition, there are several basic rules for placing such plants when landscaping a children's room:

  • flowers should not block light from entering the room;
  • they should not be placed in the baby’s active play area to prevent possible injuries;
  • plants that are too large can scare a child at night;
  • a large number of flowerpots can have a detrimental effect on the emotional state of the baby.

Since flowers release carbon dioxide at night, too much of them can cause a lack of oxygen. And cluttering the space complicates air circulation.

For every 5 sq. m of living space, it is advisable to have 1 or 2 flowerpots. Instead of 4 small flowers, one large plant will do.

When choosing what flowers should be in the children's room, it is important to take into account the age of the child. Some believe that it is better to protect infants under 6 months from additional things in their place of stay. When they begin to become consciously interested in the world around them, it is wise to place a small flowerpot in their field of view. Over time, you can add a few more plants to the room. The main thing is to place them so that the baby does not taste the greens, turn the pot on itself and do not “suffocate” from its aroma. Indoor flowers should only bring benefits to the younger generation of the planet.

Suitable plants for a children's room

If parents decide to place indoor flowers indoors with their baby, they should choose the right plants wisely. After all, they must meet the following requirements:

  • decorate the interior;
  • promote a positive environment;
  • actively produce oxygen;
  • absorb harmful substances from the air;
  • evoke positive emotions in the child.

Let's take a closer look at what flowers can be placed in the children's room to achieve your goals.

Saintpaulia

This cute flower is often called . Its fleshy, pubescent leaves will not harm small children who will examine them carefully. And the amazingly beautiful buds will give you a lot of pleasant emotions. There are a huge number of varieties and species of this unique plant for a children's room. The various shapes and colors of the inflorescences will certainly appeal to kids who are ready to explore the world without leaving home.

Kalanchoe

To create a favorable environment for children's games in the room, it is important to maintain clean air in it. is the most suitable option. The flower secretes a special substance that can destroy various microbes floating in space. In addition, its juice is used to heal small wounds and treat a runny nose.

Chrysanthemums

The plant fits perfectly into the interior because it has large multi-colored buds. It actively releases oxygen into the space, purifying the air from gases that enter the apartment from the street. Such flowers for a children's room can be placed on window sills, stands or in large pots on the floor.

There is an opinion that chrysanthemums absorb harmful fumes from various solvents and paints. Therefore, when making cosmetic repairs in the house, it is advisable to remember these colors.

Spathiphyllum

To improve indoor air quality, this plant is best suited. With the help of large dark green leaf plates, the flower absorbs carbon dioxide, releasing large portions of oxygen. By placing spathiphyllum in a children's room, you can achieve the following goals:

  • air purity;
  • moderate humidity;
  • positive emotions during the flowering period.

Since the flower does not require special care, this task can be entrusted to the baby. In this way, he will gradually become accustomed to work, fall in love with nature, and develop a sense of aesthetics in his heart.

Begonia

When choosing the best flowers for a children's room, many people give preference to begonia, which does a wonderful job as an air purifier in the house. There is a whole arsenal of species and varieties of this lovely beauty. At first glance, it seems that it is prickly and can harm the baby. In fact, these “spikes” are very soft and are not capable of causing pain.

Thanks to the fact that the leaves release essential oils into the space, the baby feels much better. After all, they have a beneficial effect on the child’s respiratory system.

The plant is placed in lighted places and watered abundantly. Even small children are able to care for such an unpretentious plant.

Flowers that cause concern

Unfortunately, there are many bright indoor flowerpots that are not advisable to be placed indoors for children. Despite their attractiveness, they can have a detrimental effect on the baby’s well-being. Therefore, prudent parents choose only useful plants for the nursery in order to contribute to the successful development of the baby. Let's consider several options for indoor flowers that can lead to unexpected health problems in a child.

Orchid

This royal flower will not leave anyone indifferent. Its delicate buds of various tones can be looked at endlessly. Therefore, they are often bought to decorate home interiors. And how amazing an orchid looks in a children's room! A child can admire its beauty every day and develop a craving for beautiful things. But is this plant so harmless?

According to experts, it can have a detrimental effect on a person’s general condition. This is reflected in the following factors:

  • insomnia;
  • dull headache;
  • feeling tired;
  • allergic reactions to strong aroma;
  • despondency or depression.

Considering these points, it is wise to think: is it worth putting these flowers in the children's room? Many parents have come to the conclusion that “God protects the careful,” so they place the orchid in the hallways, in the kitchen or in the winter garden on the balcony.

Ficus

Lovers of lush indoor greenery often grow large flowerpots:

  • palm;
  • yucca;
  • Chinese rose.

Each of them has its own characteristics, therefore, when taking care of babies, you should consider all the pros and cons. For example, when placing a ficus in a children's room, it is important to remember its size and toxicity.

Of course, with the help of this luxurious plant it is easy to create a unique room design for a child. Wide fleshy leaves located on a powerful trunk cause unprecedented admiration. The baby can even feel like the master of the jungle without leaving home. But if he breaks even one leaf, disaster may happen.

Whenever damaged, the ficus produces milk, which sometimes causes skin irritation. What if it gets into a child’s eyes? Perhaps no one would want to check this information for themselves. Wise parents will think twice before placing a ficus in their child's room.

Cactus

They say that these cute thorns bloom once every 100 years. However, their gorgeous buds are much more pleasing to the eye. In addition, the plant miraculously purifies the air by absorbing harmful substances.

Despite such advantages, it is better to grow cactus away from children. Since their curiosity knows no bounds, thorns may come as a big surprise to them.
It's good if it's just a light prick. Unfortunately, they can get deep into the skin and cause unbearable pain.

When choosing plants for a nursery, you should remember an important truth - almost all plants absorb oxygen at night, just like people. Therefore, you should not put flowers with huge leaf plates in the bedroom.

Laskina Elena Borisovna, teacher, Tula

FICUS

Temperature: preferably moderate, not lower than 18 °C.

Lighting: All varieties of rubber ficus prefer a bright place, protected from direct sunlight.

Watering: Moderate, does not like soil to be waterlogged. Water at room temperature, well settled. Fertilizer feeding from March to August every two weeks.

Air humidity: Leaves must be wiped regularly with a damp sponge.

Transplantation: Carry out in the spring, when the roots have entwined the entire earthen ball, young plants after a year or two, old ones after a few years.

Reproduction: By apical cuttings

VIOLET

Temperature: Moderate, optimally 21-22 °C, without sharp fluctuations. Winter not lower than 16 °C.

Lighting: Bright light, with shading from direct sunlight during the hottest hours.

Watering: the ground should always be moist, but not flooded. Water for irrigation should be warm, soft, and standing for at least 12 hours.

Air humidity: they like humid air (about 50%). But it is not advisable to spray - only during flowering with a very fine spray.

Repotting: The best pot for Saintpaulia is one whose height matches its width, since the roots of these plants do not grow deep.

Reproduction: Leaf cuttings, part of a leaf, seeds and daughter rosettes.

BEGONIA

Temperature: Moderate

Lighting: Bright lighting, with mandatory protection from direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day.

Watering: In spring and summer, abundant, but do not overwater, because begonias do not like stagnant water

Humidity: Begonias love high humidity, but do not tolerate spraying.

Transplantation: In early spring, the tubers are planted in fresh soil. Rhizomatous begonias are replanted as needed when the pot becomes too crowded.

Reproduction: Propagated by stem cuttings and seeds. Tuberous begonias also reproduce by dividing sprouted tubers. The tuber is cut in half so that each part has sprouts and roots, the sections on the tuber are sprinkled with coal or sulfur

AMARILIS

Temperature: During the growing season, the optimal temperature is 17-23°C. During the dormant period, the bulbs are stored at 10°C.

Lighting: Bright diffused light. Shade from direct sunlight.

Watering: Abundant during flowering - the soil should be moist all the time. During the dormant period, keep it dry.

Air humidity: If the plant is in a room with dry air, then you can lightly spray the buds from above.

Transplantation: Approximately once every 3-4 years, during the dormant period

Reproduction: By daughter bulbs during transplantation, by seeds. The separated children are planted in the prepared soil mixture in separate pots with a diameter of about 12 cm, so that a third of the height of the bulb remains above the soil surface.

CHLOROPHYTUUM

Lighting: Prefers diffused light, can grow in partial shade.

Temperature: Moderate in summer, winter minimum 12-14°C.

Humidity: Moderate.

Watering: Abundant, moderate in winter.

Nutrition: In summer, once every two weeks, with any liquid fertilizer.

Reproduction: Propagated by seeds and suckers formed on long peduncles.

BALSAM

Temperature: Balsam is quite thermophilic, prefers a temperature of 15-20°C in winter, 13°C in winter.

Lighting: photophilous, preferably some direct sunlight in winter and shading from the hot sun in summer

Watering: Abundant from spring to autumn - the soil should be moist all the time; in winter, watering is moderate - the soil should be slightly moist.

Air humidity: Leaves are sprayed periodically. Balsam does not like dry air,

Replanting: It is better to replant balsam annually in the spring, but it is not necessary to take a larger pot, as it does not like too spacious containers

Reproduction: By stem cuttings in spring, summer or autumn, they take root well in water within a week or two. And also seeds in the spring.

CLIVIIA

Lighting: Prefers diffused light or partial shade.

Temperature: Winter minimum 10°C. Avoid high winter temperatures.

Humidity: Undemanding.

Repotting: Repot an adult plant only when the roots begin to push the plant out of the pot and only after flowering has finished.

Watering: Water moderately from spring to autumn and sparingly in winter, until the length of the peduncle reaches 15 cm. If you water too much, the leaves will grow faster, while the peduncle will stop growing. Try not to overwater the plant, as the roots are prone to rotting.

Reproduction: By suckers, which are separated from old plants during transplantation. You can use seeds. Seedlings bloom no earlier than 5-6 years after sowing.

GERANIUM (PELARGONIUM)

Lighting: Photophilous, love direct sunlight.

Temperature: Moderate, in winter 10-15°C. They will tolerate a little more cold, but will be better preserved at the recommended temperature.

Substrate: Sod and leaf soil, humus, peat and sand in equal proportions.

Replanting: As needed in spring.

Watering: Moderate, all year round. Plants easily tolerate slight drought, but do not respond well to waterlogging; in summer they require more water than other species.

Reproduction: By cuttings in spring and late summer. Some varieties can be seeded.

ASPIDISTRA

Light: Shade-tolerant plant, avoid direct sun. Can be placed in the back of the room, on north-facing windows.

Temperature: In winter, it is ideal to keep it in a cool but frost-free room at 7-10 °C.

Transplantation: Usually - once every 3-4 years, in February, March. Select larger containers. Good drainage is necessary.

Watering: Moderate watering from spring to autumn, sparing in winter. Do not over-water the soil.

Reproduction: Division. From March to May, the rhizome is divided, each piece should have 2-3 leaves.

FUCHSIA

Lighting: Intense, but avoid direct summer sun.

Temperature: In winter, preferably 10-16°C. Avoid high winter temperatures.

Humidity: Spray the leaves of vegetating plants from time to time.

Replanting: Every spring.

Watering: From spring to autumn, moderately, in winter, during the dormant period, rarely. Avoid stagnant water at any time of the year.

Reproduction: By cuttings in spring or summer.

ASPARAGUS

Lighting: Even light or partial shade, avoid direct sun. A. Sprenger, unlike other species, is unusually persistent - it can grow in an open sunny place.

Temperature: Winter minimum 7°C. A. setaceus is best kept at a minimum of 13°C.

Humidity: Mist occasionally, especially in winter in a centrally heated room.

Transplantation: Every year in the spring into a larger container. When replanting, it is advisable to remove bare shoots and yellowed branches. Old plants can be replanted after a year.

Watering: Abundant watering from spring to autumn, limited in winter. You need to ensure that the soil does not dry out.

COLEUS

Lighting: Photophilous, can withstand bright sunlight, but not direct exposure to sunlight.

Humidity: Requires high humidity. Mist the leaves frequently.

Repotting: At the end of winter, when the roots begin to protrude beyond the edge of the pot.

Watering: Water deeply from spring to fall, keep roots moist in winter and use soft, non-alkaline water.

Nutrition: Feeding the plant at the beginning of winter helps to revitalize the color of the foliage.

Reproduction: By seeds in spring, stem cuttings in spring or summer.

TRADESCANTIA

Lighting: Intense, some direct sun is acceptable. In low light the drawing fades.

Temperature: In winter, keep at a temperature of at least 10°C.

Humidity: Mist occasionally.

Watering: Regular and plentiful all year round.

Nutrition: Once a month with any fertilizer.

Reproduction: By cuttings.

DRACAENA

Lighting: Intense, but avoid direct sun exposure.

Temperature: Winter minimum 13°C; for D. godseffiana and D. sanderiana - 10°C.

D. godseffiana is tolerant of dry air.

Replanting: In spring, as needed.

Watering: Water abundantly from spring to autumn, sparingly in winter. Never allow the roots to dry out.

Nutrition: Feed regularly in spring and summer.

Reproduction: By cuttings from the tops; air layering (for plants bare below); pieces of stem, seeds.

MARANTA

Lighting: Partial shade. Excessive lighting leads to discoloration of the plant.

Humidity: Requires high humidity. Spray the leaves regularly.

Replanting: Replant annually in the last days of winter. Older specimens - through the spring.

Watering: Water deeply from spring to autumn, moderately in winter. Use soft water.

Reproduction: By dividing mother plants in spring.

ROSE

Lighting: Best. Tolerates full sunlight.

Temperature: Frost-resistant. During active growth, 14-21°C is desirable

Humidity: Not demanding, but in a warm room it is better to place the pot on a tray with pebbles. It is useful to spray occasionally.

Replanting: Replant in the fall if necessary.

Watering: Water deeply from spring to fall while they have leaves.

Nutrition: Feed regularly in summer.

Reproduction: Stem cuttings

BELL

Lighting: Intense light, but not direct sun in summer.

Temperature: Winter minimum 7°C for C. fragilis and C. isophylla. S. carpatica is more cold-resistant.

Humidity: Undemanding, but spray the leaves occasionally.

Replanting: As needed.

Watering: Regular and plentiful in summer, limited in winter.

Nutrition: During the flowering period, abundant feeding is required.

Reproduction: By cuttings (in February-March) and seeds.

ALOE

Lighting: Plants are light-loving and grow best in south-facing windows. For the summer you can put it in the garden.

Temperature: Cool room in winter. Daytime temperature in winter is 12-14 °C. Night - preferably about 5 °C.

Humidity: Resistant to dry air.

Transplantation: Replant in the spring in the second or third year after planting.

Watering: Moderate in summer, sparse in winter (once every one to two months).

Nutrition: Feed occasionally in summer.

Reproduction: Offspring (disconnect carefully to reduce damage to the root system); seeds in spring.

AZALEA

Lighting: Intense, but avoid direct sun exposure. In summer you can take it out into the open air and place it in partial shade.

Humidity: Mist the leaves regularly.

Transplantation: Transplantation should be done a month after the end of flowering, before the start of growth. No more often than once every 3 years.

Watering: Water thoroughly at all times, using soft water whenever possible. Spray regularly, but not at the time of flowering.

Nutrition: Feed the plants once every two weeks, from spring to early autumn.

Reproduction: By semi-lignified cuttings from May to August.

CYPERUS

Lighting: Bright light or partial shade, cover from direct sunlight is required.

Temperature: Winter minimum 7°C. The rest of the time - 18-20°C.

Humidity: High (75-80%) . Spray the leaves regularly.

Replanting: Every year in spring

Watering: Water thoroughly at all times, keeping roots moist. The pot can stand in a small amount of water.

Food: from mid-spring to early autumn.

Reproduction: By seeds, apical cuttings and dividing the bush.

LAUREL

Lighting: Light-loving, but also tolerates partial shade. On summer days it is advisable to darken it from the bright sun.

Temperature: In summer 16-20°C. On warm days, it is good to take the plant out into the open air. In winter they are kept cool - 10 -14°C.

Humidity: To maintain high air humidity, spray the leaves regularly.

Transplantation: In spring, at least once every 2 years.

Watering: Regular and moderate from spring to autumn, scanty in winter.

Nutrition: Feeding is given only during the growing season (from spring to autumn), once a decade.

Reproduction: Cuttings in spring or autumn; growth stimulants must be used. Can be seeds (germinate at a temperature not lower than 20°C).

IVY

Lighting: The plant is undemanding to light, does not like direct sunlight and grows best in partial shade.

Temperature: In summer 15-16°C. In winter it grows well in a cool room with a temperature of 8-15°C.

Humidity: It is useful to spray in winter and summer.

Repotting: Repot every spring until you can increase the size of the pot. During transplantation, shoots should be shortened.

Watering: Abundant in summer, moderate in winter. Never allow the roots to dry out.

Nutrition: Feed regularly from spring to autumn, once every ten days.

Reproduction: By stem cuttings throughout the year.

SANSEVIERIA

Lighting: Bright indirect light is best, but will tolerate direct sun and some shade.

Temperature: Winter minimum 14°C.

Humidity: Resistant to dry air.

Replanting: Frequent replanting is not required; replant as needed. It is advisable to replant in a shallow container with good drainage.

Watering: Water moderately from spring to autumn, very moderately in winter (once a month or less). Always let the soil dry out a little before watering.

Nutrition: Feed regularly in summer.

Reproduction: Division; leaf cuttings (but yellow-edged varieties will turn into the green form). Rarely by seeds.

CYCLOMENE

Lighting: Diffused light, in summer requires shading from direct sunlight.

Temperature: Preferably 10-15°C in winter. High temperatures shorten the flowering period.

Humidity: Moderate. Plants benefit from spraying.

Transplantation: In the spring, when new leaves begin to appear, replant

Watering: Abundant, soft water. Do not allow the earthen clod to dry out or get water on the tuber.

Food: No special need. But if the plant is pale, then it should be fed with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. After flowering they stop feeding.

Reproduction: By seeds, less often by dividing the tuber in summer

MONSTER

Lighting: Prefers diffused light or partial shade. When exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves turn pale and become covered with yellow spots.

Temperature: Winter minimum 15°C.

Humidity: Mist the leaves regularly.

Replanting: Every year in the spring a young plant, every three years - an old one.

Watering: From spring to late autumn, regular and plentiful. In winter, keep the soil moist, trying not to over-wet it.

Nutrition: In summer and autumn, every 14 days with general mineral fertilizer for indoor plants. In winter - 1-2 times during the entire period.

Reproduction: Cuttings; air layering.

HOYA

Lighting: Intense. A little direct sun is helpful, but not in the summer through glass during the hottest part of the day.

Temperature: Preferably 10-13°C in winter for N. carnosa; winter minimum 18°C ​​for N. bella.

Humidity: Mist the leaves regularly, but not during flowering.

Replanting: Do not replant unless absolutely necessary, as the roots do not like it.

Watering: Abundant in spring and summer, moderate in autumn and winter.

Meals: As needed. During flowering, fertilize with caution, as excess fertilizer suppresses flowering.

Reproduction: By cuttings of semi-lignified tops or pieces of a stem with a bud.

Growing indoor plants is not only a very beautiful, but also a useful hobby.

As you know, “living” decorations create a favorable atmosphere in the room, and also absorb toxic substances and pathogens, which is especially important if there is a small child in the house.

But it should be noted that not all types of house plants are beneficial for children's health, because some of them can have adverse effects on the body, cause allergic reactions, or simply injure the baby.

So, which indoor plants can (and should) be placed in the nursery, and which ones should be abandoned?

What plants are not suitable for a nursery?

Poisonous plants

As you know, growing children strive to taste everything that is within their reach. Therefore, a number of domestic plants, the leaves and fruits of which contain toxic substances, can be extremely dangerous for a child. These include:

  • nightshade - bears poisonous berries;
  • large-rooted alocasia - the juice contains hydrocyanic acid and alkaloids;
  • dieffenbachia, synadeum - secrete poisonous juice;
  • oleander - all parts of the plant are extremely poisonous, and the strong smell can cause fainting.

Harmful plants

Plants that can cause injury to a child include cacti and most types of aloe due to the presence of thorns.

In addition, great care should be taken when handling plants with long, thin leaves (for example, Sansevieria, or “mother-in-law’s tongue”).

  • firstly, many of them have a rough edge that can easily cut you,
  • secondly, a baby can easily knock over a heavy pot by pulling on a long sheet.

"Scary" plants

Children have a very rich imagination, so some plants for the nursery, considered completely safe for health, can simply scare the baby.

First of all, these are large palm trees and vines (monstera, dracaena, philodendron) - after they grow, they can cast bizarre shadows, which at night children can mistake for creepy monsters.

Plants-allergens

This includes plants that are potential allergens: all types of ferns, hydrangea, pelargonium, cyclamen, azalea.

However, it should be noted that many of them bring considerable health benefits, so there is no need to subject the entire list to a categorical ban.

For example, pelargonium (geranium) and Kalanchoe may well find their place in the nursery of a child who is not prone to allergic reactions. In addition, allergies are often caused not by the leaves or flowers themselves, but by fungal spores that can grow in the soil or on the plant itself.

Indoor flowers for a children's room

Plants-phytoncides

Plants-phytoncides- these are indoor plants that secrete essential oils and other substances that can fight bacteria, chemicals and toxic compounds. These include:

  • Chlorophytum crested;
  • citrus fruits (lemon, orange, tangerine);
  • hibiscus;
  • balsam;
  • eucalyptus;
  • aspidistra;
  • myrtle;
  • hippeastrum.

Hardy plants

Children are active and fickle creatures, so you should not choose capricious flowers for the nursery, which require a lot of attention and do not tolerate all kinds of damage.

Caring for indoor plants in a child’s room should be as simple as possible, so it is better to choose unpretentious crops for novice gardeners: violets, hibiscus, phalaenopsis, etc.

6 best plants for a child's room

Based on the above criteria, the best options for landscaping a nursery include chlorophytum, hibiscus, balsam, Saintpaulia, myrtle and citrus plants.

Citrus trees

Lemon, orange and tangerine trees can safely be called the ideal choice for a child.

  • firstly, they are natural phytoncides, so they kill all pathogens in the room.
  • secondly, such plants can easily be grown independently from an ordinary seed, which will be very interesting for the baby. In this case, they are unlikely to bear fruit, but they will delight the eye with thick, glossy green leaves, and with good care, beautiful white flowers.

The only condition that citrus trees require is bright lighting, so it is better to place them closer to the windows.

Watering is necessary daily, but moderate, and in winter it is reduced to a minimum, and fertilizing is done only in summer.

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum crested is a plant with long light green leaves collected in small rosettes. It grows extremely quickly, and in spring and summer it produces thin shoots, on which small white flowers first appear, and then small rosettes of leaves.

It is very easy to care for chlorophytum - it needs diffuse lighting, moderate watering and infrequent feeding.

In addition, this plant effectively purifies the air of toxic substances, and also, according to feng shui experts, has a very light, joyful energy.

Hibiscus

Another truly childish flower is called hibiscus, or simply Chinese rose. Hibiscus is a compact tree-like plant with carved soft leaves and large, bright flowers in all shades of yellow and red (depending on the variety), which can be admired from April to October.

The plant not only significantly enlivens the interior, but also has a beneficial effect on the composition of the air in the room and helps relieve tension and stress.

As for ease of care, hibiscus has practically no equal - it easily tolerates lack of watering and temperature changes, but at the same time it “does not like” too frequent touching, much less palpation.

Balsam

Impatiens is one of the most beautiful and hardy house plants that blooms with delicate pink or red hue. The plant tolerates heat and coolness well, is not afraid of drought or excessive watering, and can recover on its own even after serious lapses in care.

Thanks to this, balsam is often chosen by parents who want to instill in their child a love of house plants and the skills to care for them.

As for the beneficial properties of this plant, many flower growers claim that it has soft, calm energy and will help the baby become more organized and collected, and will also “awaken” his creativity.

Myrtle

Myrtle is a small ornamental shrub that belongs to the evergreen family.

The main feature of this plant is that its leaves are capable of releasing phytoncides, which disinfect and refresh the air in the room, and also actively fight microbes and allergens.

In addition, the child will certainly be interested in the shaping process, because the bright green crown of the myrtle can be given almost any shape.

Growing myrtle on a windowsill is quite easy - it is not afraid of temperature changes, drafts and sunlight. True, it requires quite frequent and abundant watering with settled water.

Saintpaulia

Saintpaulia, or Usambara violet, is a real favorite of novice gardeners, because this flower is great for learning how to grow, replant and root plants.

It has velvety leaves that are pleasant to the touch and very touching, delicate flowers collected in small rosettes.

Many lovers of indoor plants attribute to Saintpaulia not just healing, but truly magical properties - it can strengthen the immune system, bring harmony to the home atmosphere and smooth out conflicts.

As for care, this flower does not require anything special - only careful watering, soft lighting and occasional turning.

Everything that surrounds a child in his room should not only be safe and practical, but also evoke positive emotions.

Before placing any houseplant in the nursery, do not forget to ask the opinion of the little owner or hostess, because the baby must truly love the new resident - then they will be happy to share their care and good mood with each other.