Black thumbs, this one's for you: Rubber plants are hardy and its glossy, dark leaves will bring drama to any small bedroom.While it prefers bright light — filtered morning sun, especially — it can tolerate lower-light conditions.
Native to humid forests and swamps, the Boston fern has been a popular houseplant since Victorian times. Also known as sword fern, it features drooping feather-shaped leaves that make for a perfect hanging plant. "Ferns are excellent for bedrooms.