Should You Buy the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Mattress?

Choose Medium for a less firm feel, or Med-Firm for a firmer one. Dual Firmness (M/MF) lists both options. Sleep Foundation rates Medium 6 out of 10, medium firm, and Med-Firm firm (7). Mattress Clarity rates the 9-inch Medium close to 6.5 out of 10. Sleepopolis rates the 12-inch model 6.5 out of 10, medium-firm. GoodBed calls Med-Firm Medium-Firm in a review left on Nov. 11 2016. Sleep Foundation's reviewer found both options a touch too firm, so be cautious if you prefer a softer feel.

The Botanical Bliss may suit sleepers above 230 lbs, but the best firmness depends on position. Side, back, and stomach fit differs for the 12-inch options.

• For side sleep, Sleep Foundation rates 12-inch Medium 7/10 and 12-inch Medium Firm 8/10. Sleepopolis says heavy side sleepers may feel more give around their hips and shoulders, which may ease pressure.
• For back sleep, Sleep Foundation rates 12-inch Medium 6/10 and 12-inch Medium Firm 8.5/10. Sleepopolis says heavy back sleepers may sink more around their lower bodies but should still get support.
• For stomach sleep, Sleep Foundation rates 12-inch Medium 5/10 and 12-inch Medium Firm 8/10. Sleepopolis says heavy stomach sleepers may not get enough lower-body support.

The brand lists per-sleeper limits of up to 225 lbs for 9-inch, up to 250 lbs for 10-inch, and up to 275 lbs for 12-inch. Match the height to your weight. Sleepopolis rates edge support 4.5/5, a favorable score if you use the mattress near its sides.

Sleepopolis says the Botanical Bliss offers support and pressure relief for people with back pain, a favorable outside assessment but not a promise of pain relief. Treat the review as one outside opinion, not a prediction of how your back will feel. When weighing it, consider whether those points match what you want from a mattress and whether its feel suits you.

Outside cooling results vary across the reported tests and reviews. NapLab measured a maximum surface temperature of 89.9°F. Sleepopolis recorded a 10.1-degree increase after lying on the surface for 5 minutes, showing heat rose during that test.

Cooling scores also differ: Mattress Clarity gave it 4 for Cooling, while Sleep Junkie rated Cooling 9/10 and Sleep Foundation scored Temperature Control 8.0/10. A reviewer at The Good Trade said they slept way cooler than on their old mattress. The temperature readings show what happened during those tests; the scores and personal account offer other ways to compare heat response.

A light sleeper may notice a restless partner move; the outside readings do not agree. LeafScore describes the bed as springy and responsive, with a touch more motion transfer. Mattress Clarity gave Motion Transfer a score of 3 for the 9-inch Medium and called its feel bouncy and responsive. NapLab described bounce as low, with a height of 7.69 inches. The Sleep Judge rated motion isolation 9/10. If your partner tosses and turns, the mixed results leave a risk of feeling movement, so this is not a sure choice for a light sleeper.

The Queen's $3,524.00 list price makes it worth buying only if it fits your budget.

Check the dimensions against your room and bed frame before choosing. That helps you pick a size that fits your space.

The Queen comes in 9, 10 and 12 inches, with prices that vary by height. Prices change, so check the live price for your size and height before buying.

The Botanical Bliss is made with organic cotton, wool, and latex; layer thickness varies by mattress height.

• Top: 1 inch of GOTS-certified organic cotton in the cover.
• Below: GOTS-certified organic wool, then GOTS-certified organic cotton.
• Next is organic latex: 2 inches in 9- and 12-inch versions, or 3 inches in the 10-inch version.
• In the 12-inch version, 3 inches of Arpico organic latex sits above a 6-inch layer.

Certifications cover different materials: GOLS covers latex mattress products made with more than 95% certified organic latex. GOTS covers organic cotton and wool textile components in mattress products. OEKO-TEX covers the organic latex comfort layer.

The mattress is assembled in the United States. Queen weights are 121 lbs at 9 inches, 129 lbs at 10 inches, and 172 lbs at 12 inches, so match the weight to the height when planning delivery and setup.

PlushBeds lists platform beds and box springs as compatible, and allows adjustable bases that provide the required support. Use a solid, rigid surface; slats must be at least 2.5” wide, with no more than 3” between each slat. PlushBeds says damage from insufficient support on a platform or slatted base may void warranty coverage. For box springs and adjustable bases, damage caused by insufficient support is excluded from warranty coverage.

Reviewers expect years of use, and PlushBeds says not to flip this mattress. Sleep Doctor's Garen Glazier expects at least seven to nine years. Sleep Foundation's product testing team expects about 10 years, while Mattress Clarity says it should last at least 10 years. The Sleep Judge gives its durability 9/10. Treat reviewer views as estimates, not a promise.

Rotation is optional. PlushBeds says you may rotate the mattress about every six months, but there is no need to do so.

PlushBeds says standard UPS shipping is free, with a 7-9 business day wait from your order date within the contiguous United States. White Glove delivery costs $199 for bedroom mattress orders totaling $2,000 or more within the contiguous United States. Mattress removal is optional there and costs $149 per mattress. Budget that fee if you want the old bed taken away.

PlushBeds says Botanical Bliss has a 365-night trial; for returns within the contiguous United States, the fee is $99 before night 30, then no fee. The trial starts when you receive it. You must open it within 30 days of receipt or the trial is void, and PlushBeds limits mattress trials to one per household each year. Returns from outside the contiguous United States have extra shipping charges.

PlushBeds’ Limited Lifetime Warranty covers material and workmanship defects, but damage from insufficient mattress support may void it. It applies while the original purchaser owns and controls the mattress and cannot be transferred. A sag must be more than 1.5 inches deep; a dip of 1.5 inches or less does not meet the rule. After 10 years, coverage is prorated, so the amount covered falls over time and you may pay more toward a claim.

Owners praise better sleep and comfort, but also report a firmness trade-off. PlushBeds lists 5.0 from 4467 Reviews for this mattress on its own site; Eachnight reports 4.9 out of 5 stars from 4,460 reviews. These are separate review pools, not one combined rating.

Eachnight names better sleep as a major feedback theme. GoodBed's report covers 11 owner experiences, including praise for comfort, cool sleep, and pressure relief. Eachnight says a few owners first found the mattress too firm. A GoodBed owner reports that two sleepers sank to the slats because it felt too soft; another says it began to sag after 5 years. If firmness matters to you, weigh these opposite reports before buying.

Compare Botanical Bliss with its PlushBeds siblings first, then consider Saatva Zenhaven for latex or Nectar Classic for foam.

Pick Eco Bliss for an affordable latex hybrid; PlushBeds says its price is lower than most traditional mattresses. PlushBeds describes Luxury Bliss as buoyant latex with responsive springs, making it the sibling for that combination. Organic Bliss Pillowtop suits shoppers seeking a 3-inch plush pillowtop. Signature Bliss has a latex pillowtop over a zoned coil core, according to PlushBeds.

Saatva Zenhaven lets you change firmness by flipping its all-latex mattress, and Sleep Foundation's overall score is 8.7/10. Sleep Foundation gives Nectar Classic an overall 8.7/10; its under-$1,000 list places the model at #1. The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress costs $699 for Queen, making it a fit when foam and budget are priorities.

How we research: we read the maker's own pages, outside testers and owner reviews, and date every fact. We do not test beds ourselves. Read our method.