Houseplants help purify the air, removing potentially harmful chemicals and pollutantsPotted plants increase the humidity level of the bedroom, soothing parched sinuses, skin, eyes, and throatsPlants release oxygen, improving the quality of your bedroom airCaring for plants has been shown to reduce stress and increase happinessTending to plants reduces healing time

But wait—as if all of those benefits weren’t enough, many plants go above and beyond, adding striking color, shape, and pattern with foliage that goes way past basic green. If you really want to liven up the bedroom, check out these eight plants, all of which have colorful leaves and most of which are not especially difficult to grow. For another plant with pink foliage, consider adding a Mexican shrimp plant to your collection.