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The Absolute Best Plants for A Nursery or Playroom
Published on November 12, 2025
When it comes to nursery decor, there’s nothing like the softness and serenity of an indoor plant to pull all the elements together.
There are so many pros to bringing plants into your baby’s nursery, too. For starters, they create more oxygen and remove harmful toxins from the air. According to the teachings of Feng Shui, they can promote harmony and good energy, and it goes without saying that they add natural elegance and beauty to any corner or surface they adorn.
How to decorate a nursery with plants
Styling your baby’s nursery with indoor greenery is relatively simple (especially compared to all the other pieces you’ll have to take into account!). Nonetheless, our Plant Stylists recommend keeping a few things in mind:
- Less is more - to capture that serene and welcoming feeling of a perfectly decorated nursery, don’t overdo it on the plant selection. Keep things minimal with a large statement plant, or a few small tabletop or hanging plants. While greenery really adds to a space, it can also detract when things start to get cluttered.
- Soft or round edges - avoid plants with spiky foliage and go for soft and round edges or forms.
- Non-toxic plants - less of an issue for newborns, keep in mind that as babies turn into toddlers, you may consider opting for non-toxic or only mildly toxic plants to stay on the safe side of things once your child is on the move.
The best plants for a baby nursery or a child's room
So what are the best plants for a nursery? Of course beyond the practicalities of care, we believe it’s important that the plant you ultimately select speaks to you! The following plants are 100% non-toxic and safe to have around small children.
1. Cast Iron Plant
Like its name implies, the Cast Iron Plant is one tough cookie that requires very little upkeep to maintain its beautifully lush leaves, making it the perfect choice for new (plant) parents! It also thrives in low light and doesn't mind sporadic watering.
2. Parlor Palm
An excellent air-purifier, this sweet little palm is soft to the touch and the perfect dose of jungle vibes. Available in multiple tabletop sizes, it is the perfect accent to a dresser or desk.
3. Calathea Medallion
A member of the prayer plant family (plants that open and close their leaves throughout the day), the Calathea Medallion is a welcome splash of color in any space, and 100% non-toxic to both humans and pets.
4. Kentia pLam
Want to blur the lines between the outdoors and in? Another amazing air purifier, the Kentia Palm is a great choice for larger nursery spaces or children's rooms.
5. Braided Money Tree
A popular plant in the teachings of feng shui, the Braided Money Tree is a beautiful miniature tree that brings good fortune to its home.
6. Pilea Peperomioides
Commonly referred to as "the freindship plant", the Pilea is a playful, non-toxic plant that fits in perfectly with children's room decor. Easy to propagate, it makes a great plant for curious kids who would like to be more hands-on with their plants.
Why You Should Put Plants in Your Baby’s Room
Bringing greenery into your baby’s room does more than just complete the decor—it creates a soothing, healthy environment that grows along with your little one.
Unlike temporary decorations, living plants:
- Purify the air and add gentle humidity, creating a fresher, more comfortable space
- Soothe the senses with natural color and texture that promote calm and relaxation
- Introduce your child to nature from day one, fostering curiosity and connection
- Grow alongside your baby—a beautiful symbol of life and growth
All the plants we recommend in this article are non-toxic, making them safe additions to any nursery. That said, even many plants labeled “toxic” are only mildly so; it would take a great deal of chewing or ingestion for them to cause harm. With plants kept out of reach (as most nursery decor is), you can safely enjoy their beauty and benefits without worry.
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This article was written by the expert plant stylists at Léon & George, a team dedicated to curating greenery that enhances everyday spaces. With years of experience in pairing premium plants with timeless planters, our stylists specialize in creating living pieces that bring beauty, meaning, and joy to any environment.