Yeah, aloes are a total winner for bedrooms-I’ve had my Aloe vera going strong for years under a north-facing window, and it does that CAM magic to push out a bit of O2 overnight without needing much TLC. Water sparingly (every 2-3 weeks tops), and it’ll even give you gel for burns as a bonus. Super safe for humans and most pets.
But let’s be real, folks-the “oxygen at night” thing gets hyped way too much online. NASA’s 1989 clean air study (the one everyone quotes) tested these in sealed chambers, not real bedrooms, and the O2 boost from one plant is tiny compared to what we exhale. It’s more about the VOC scrubbing and humidity boost for better sleep vibes. Got any links or personal air quality meter readings showing big differences? I’d love to see ’em-might change my mind!
If you’re stacking a collection, toss in a haworthia (tiny, succulent, same CAM perks, zero fuss). What’s your light situation and pet situation, OP? That’ll narrow it down further.