Plants that do well in a bathroom

Best Houseplants for the Bathroom

Lauren Wellbank, Freelance Writer

By Lauren Wellbank May 06, 2021

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Whether you're looking to add some greenery to your powder room our your en-suite, these humidity-loving plants are all wonderful options.

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Adding a plant to your bathroom offers up a bevy of bonuses. Besides the obvious decorative element, certain plants even have air-purifying qualities. But not all plants will thrive in a bathroom, so it's important to seek out the options that are best-suited to these spaces. Which ones fall into that bucket? According to the experts, some of the best plants for the bathroom are of a tropical nature. When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense—an oft used bathroom will have many of the same qualities as the rainforests that these plants love. The humidity from a hot shower, the low or indirect light provided by the small windows, and the simple fact that these spaces see less foot traffic than other communal spaces in your home can keep certain plants happier (especially those that thrive on neglect).

Before you add any plants to your bathroom, you'll want to do a little research on their soil, light, and watering needs. While some of the plants on our list thrive in humidity, they hate having wet "feet," or roots that are smothered in wet or poorly drained soil. Additionally, some plants will need to sit on a sun-soaked windowsill while other's will be happier on vanity countertop in the shade.

Even though their specific requirements vary, these houseplants are all well-suited to bathroom placement. So, whether you're looking to liven up a small powder room or refresh the shared family bathroom with some greenery, consider any of the 18 options ahead. Plus, get expert advice on keeping your new plants happy and healthy in their new homes.

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Succulents

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You may be surprised to learn that there are some succulents that do well in the bathroom. "Succulents, like aloe vera and elephant bush, are great for bathrooms because they require very little care and very little water, so you could leave them for long periods of time without really thinking about them and they will still flourish," explains Fran Lauretta, owner of creations by Fran Flowers & More. This means they are especially good for less frequently used bathrooms, like your first-floor powder room.

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Rabbit Foot Fern

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Plants in the fern family make great additions to your bathroom because they like being near a water source, says Jeanne Ha, the owner of Park Florist. "You can keep a fancy mist bottle on your vanity to mist your fern plants whenever you brush your teeth!"

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Paphiopedilums Orchids

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Bathrooms are often warm with bright light but indirect sunlight, which Lauretta says makes them the perfect place to grow orchids. "Orchids are great plants for bathrooms because they're low maintenance and only should be watered once a week with an ice cube or two, depending on how big the plant is." The Paphiopedilums orchid is a particularly great option for those looking to add just a touch of color to their bathrooms.

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Spider Plants

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If you're looking for a great, low-fuss option, Lauretta suggests spider plants. These green plants have long, skinny leaves that create a mounding effect and can produce "babies" that hang down past the leaves when the conditions are right. Spider plants require low to moderate amounts of light, but similar to orchids, if there is too much direct sunlight, they will burn. "They like humid environments, so bathrooms are a great location for them," the pro says.

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Lemon Button Fern

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Another fern that is perfect for bathroom spaces (and pretty hard to kill) is the lemon button fern, says Ha. This long frond fern needs minimal light and moisture to thrive. And as an added bonus, it gives off a faint lemony scent.

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Painted Nettle

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If you want to add a pop of color to your bathroom but don't care for flowers, Ryan Woltz, CEO and founder of ēdn, recommends the painted nettle. The small green and red leaves have rippled edges and grow on a tall stem. He says they're easygoing plants that will grow in your bathroom spaces regardless of the light and humidity.

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Pothos

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Blythe Yost, CEO and co-founder of Tilly, says that pothos are the easiest plant to keep alive, which means they're a great option for anyone who needs a bit of help in the gardening department. "It's a vine, so looks great hanging from a shower rod and can be trailed across mirrors and vanities," she says. These luscious green leaves can also get quite big, putting on a tropical show in your bathroom.

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Boston Fern

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Boston ferns are common accent pieces in outdoor spaces, like covered porches and by front doors, but they can also feel right at home in your bathroom. Ha says these plants, like most ferns, can brighten up your bathroom. "Even though the fern plants might look very much like they're from a primitive jungle, they can be very fashionable and trendy when you style them in marble or gold-brushed pots, complemented to your bathroom interior."

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Walking Iris

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Walking Iris thrives in medium to bright light and has fabulous mini-iris blooms that become new baby plants to give away to friends, according to Yost. They can brighten up your bathroom and are fairly easy to care for since they like moist soil and full shade.

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Bird Nest Ferns

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If your bathroom is humid and has low light, it's the perfect home for a bird nest fern. "Keep in mind, low light is different than no light," warns Yost. "Think about how much sky they can 'see' from their location. " They'll need at least a bit to thrive, she explains, which means they won't be a good fit for windowless spaces.

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Foxtail Fern

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Also known as an asparagus fern, the foxtail fern will thrive in your bathroom thanks to its love of shade and humidity. Unlike some of the other plants on our list, a happy foxtail fern will flower. The plant produces white buds when well cared for.

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Phalaenopsis Orchids

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Despite their reputation for being fussy, Yost says Phalaenopsis orchids are easy to care for and thrive on neglect. "Just dunk them in the sink every few weeks and allow the soil medium to totally dry out between waterings."

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Tillandsia

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Tillandsia, or Tillys for short, are similar to orchids in that they are epiphytes, explains Yost. This means that they use another plant for support (but are parasitic). "Tillys are super easy to keep and just need to be dunked in your sink weekly for a quick dousing." These "air plants" are easy to add to your bathroom in a variety of unique ways and don't need to rely on a traditional flowerpot.

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Majesty Palm

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If your bathroom is open, airy, and gets a lot of light, a majesty palm can be a striking addition. "They thrive in humidity so you can even stick them in the shower with you from time to time to give it a little boost," says Yost. Just remember, they will get tall and wide, which means they'll need plenty of room to stretch.

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Maidenhair Fern

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The maiden hair fern is another excellent fern variety that will fit right into your bathroom spaces, according to Ha. The delicate, lace-like leaves look perfect with many different décor options. They like indirect sunlight and plenty of moisture, so make sure you're keeping your thirsty fern hydrated.

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Purple Oxalis

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A member of the shamrock family, Yost says this little houseplant is great when appreciated up close and can be a perfect addition to a vanity or next to a sink. The leaves are dark in color and prefer the low light of the bathroom. If they get too much sun, the signature purple of their foliage can start to fade or look washed out.

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Kangaroo Paw Fern

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If your bathroom receives indirect light, you can add a kangaroo paw fern to the space. These ferns feature shiny, vibrant green leaves. While they like the humidity of the post-shower bathroom, they don't like wet soil, so make sure to avoid over watering.

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Snake Plant

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This plant is a bathroom favorite because it doesn't require too much attention or light. You can place your snake plant in both frequently used bathroom spaces and those that only see the occasional visitor. Water once every 10-14 days for best results.

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Houseplants can make bathrooms more pleasant places by adding a touch of greenery to the décor and improving air quality. A bathroom is typically a warm, humid room that provides the perfect backdrop for some houseplants, and water to irrigate the plants is always close at hand. However, you still need to choose plants wisely because those conditions are not always ideal for some plants, for example:

Although a bathroom provides plenty of warm, humid air during shower time, the room becomes cooler and less humid when not in use, especially at night. These wide temperature fluctuations are not ideal for many plants.
Not all plants enjoy high humidity: succulents prefer drier conditions and will rot if kept constantly moist; some houseplants might develop powdery mildew in high humidity.
Many bathrooms receive very low levels of sunlight, if they have windows at all. Do not give up if that is the case with your bathroom. Fluorescent bulbs provide plenty of light in wavelengths that plants can use.

You need to consider these three factors—low light, high humidity, and temperature swings—when choosing plants for a bathroom. Here are suggestions for plants that will do well in average bathroom conditions.

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Airy, lacy asparagus fern loves the humidity of a bathroom. It does well in either moderate or bright light, so a spot by a window is best. Asparagus fern looks soft to the touch, but the stems have thorns, so beware. It can grow to two feet tall with branches that can sprawl laterally as much as six feet.
Warning
This plant is highly toxic—keep it away from pets and small children.
- Color Varieties: Pale green foliage
- Sun Exposure: Bright artificial light or window sunlight
- Soil Needs: Well-drained potting soil
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Growing bamboo in containers controls its size and spread because it is well-known that it can become very invasive when planted in the garden. But even when confined to containers, bamboo plants can become large, requiring repotting every year or so. The clumping varieties will need repotting less often than those that spread through runners. During the growing season, feed bamboo weekly with a diluted fertilizer high in nitrogen, cutting back to monthly in the winter.
- Color Varieties: Pale to dark green foliage; variegated forms available
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Needs: Prefers sandy potting mixes but tolerates most potting soil mixes
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Many types of begonias grow well in containers, and they enjoy the warmth and humidity of a bathroom shelf. In particular, rex begonias (Begonia x rex), with their showy foliage, grow well indoors. Begonias like humid conditions but not water-logged soil, which can cause root rot. Begonias prized for their flowers need a bright spot in the bathroom with some direct early morning sunlight. Begonias grown for their foliage need a bright location away from direct sunlight.
- Color Varieties: Light-green, dark-green, bronze, or variegated foliage. Some varieties are grown for beautiful blooms while others are grown for their distinctive and unusual foliage.
- Sun Exposure: To encourage flowering, provide some direct sunlight; for varieties grown for their foliage, provide bright filtered light.
- Soil Needs: Begonias do best in general-purpose, soilless potting mix.
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Bromeliads are unusual specimens; they readily produce long-lasting blooms in locations where most houseplants do not blossom at all. Bromeliads flower with yellow, pink, or red blossoms in winter, and the blooms last for several weeks. Bromeliads include several different plant genera and dozens of species, many of which are epiphytic (drawing moisture from the air rather than from soil). These are ideally suited to bask in the humidity of a bathroom, but they also need good air circulation, which can be provided by running the bathroom exhaust fan or setting up a small portable fan to run for a few hours each day. Feed them with an orchid fertilizer. (While they're not orchids, they require the same nutrients as orchids.)
- Color Varieties: Dark green foliage and pink or red flowers
- Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light is best. They will tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight each day, but don't place them in hot afternoon sun because it can burn the leaves.
- Soil Needs: Soil depends on genus and species; those requiring soil do well in a succulent potting mix.
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This plant earned its common name, the cast-iron plant, because it is so hard to kill, Aspidistra elatior is an excellent low-maintenance houseplant. A tropical plant growing two to three feet tall, this is one of the rare houseplants that will tolerate almost full shade. Variegated varieties need more light than solid-green specimens. It also does not require high humidity, making it good for guest bathrooms that aren't used often.
- Color Varieties: Medium-green foliage; rarely flowers when grown as a houseplant
- Sun Exposure: Low, indirect light; tolerates full shade
- Soil Needs: Well-drained, peaty potting mix
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Few plants are as forgiving and adaptable as the Chinese evergreen, comprising about 20 species within the Aglaonema genus. These large-leaved, tropical perennials will thrive even if you forget to water and feed them. While they love humidity, they will also tolerate dry air, provided you keep them out of cold drafts, which can damage the leaves. They grow from ten inches to four feet tall, depending on the variety; some cultivars (such as 'Silver Queen') have gray-green and even pink variegation.
- Color Varieties: Dark green; some varieties are variegated
- Sun Exposure: Low, indirect light; no direct sun
- Soil Needs: Rich, well-drained potting mix
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You will find croton plants in an assortment of brightly-colored foliage, and the pictum variety has multi-colored leaves. These tropical broadleaf evergreens grow slowly, but they can grow up to six feet tall and three feet wide, so be sure you give it enough room to grow. Croton plants need bright, but indirect light, and lots of humidity and moisture, although they do not like to sit in wet soil. Wait until the top two inches of soil are dry before watering. Reduce watering in late fall and winter.
- Color Varieties: Green, or combinations of yellow, pink, orange, red, bronze, purple, and green
- Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light
- Soil Needs: Well-drained, humusy potting mix
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Dumb cane plants, also well-known by their botanical name dieffenbachia, do best with minimal care. Water them when the soil feels dry (feel just a few inches below the surface). This plant requires more light during the short days of winter and dappled light in the summer. Rotate your dieffenbachia plant every month so it grows evenly on all sides. These plants can grow several feet tall.
Warning
Dieffenbachia is highly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, so keep these plants out of reach of children and pets.
- Color Varieties: Combinations of green and yellow/white foliage
- Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light
- Soil Needs: Loose, fast-draining potting mix
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Ferns are a unique family of shade-loving plants that reproduce through spores rather than flowers and seeds. Many ferns make great houseplants and can handle the temperature fluctuations and humidity in a bathroom environment. Some can even be grown right in a shower stall where they are regularly soaked. Some recommended ferns for the bathroom include Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), maidenhair fern (Adiantum spp.), bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus), and button fern (Pellaea rotundifolia).
- Color Varieties: Light to dark green, depending on species
- Sun Exposure: Depends on the species
- Soil Needs: Depends on species; most thrive in moist, well-drained potting mix
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The gardenias most often grown as indoor plants are G. jasminoides, also known as cape jasmine. These tropical broadleaf evergreens are not particularly easy to grow indoors because they respond poorly to cold drafts or sudden blasts of heat. However they can grow well in the humid conditions of a bathroom provided they receive enough bright light. Gardenias can be large plants, growing to six feet tall, but they can be kept smaller with frequent pruning. Feed with an acidic fertilizer.
- Color Varieties: Dark green leaves; white flowers
- Sun Exposure: Needs six to eight hours of sunlight for flowering
- Soil Needs: Well-drained, acidic potting mix rich with peat moss
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Orchids comprise hundreds of species in dozens of genera in the Orchidaceae family of plants. Many orchids are ideal for growing in bathrooms that do not get too cold. Some species are planted in soil, while others are epiphytes (air plants) that absorb moisture from the air. Orchids can bloom for weeks, and because some varieties are smallish plants, you can cluster several together for quite a show. Some prefer moderate light; others need bright light.
- Color Varieties: Pink, red, purple, white, depending on the variety
- Sun Exposure: Depends on variety but needs light for blooms
- Soil Needs: Depends on type, but generally requires a bark mix designed for orchids
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Peace lilies are elegant plants that require minimal care. They do best with regular watering and appreciate the humidity in the bathroom. Do not allow the soil to remain dry for extended periods of time. Peace lilies do well in limited light; however, if your plant is not flowering, it might need a slightly brighter location. When feeding, use a very diluted fertilizer mix.
- Color Varieties: Glossy green foliage; white flowers
- Sun Exposure: Bright, filtered light
- Soil Needs: Well-drained potting mix
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Philodendrons are tropical plants that thrive in bathroom conditions. Some varieties produce vines or trail with stems as long as 20 feet and other varieties grow upright. Both types are relatively easy to grow. If you water this plant too much or too little, the plant will drop its leaves. However, it prefers consistently moist soil. Philodendrons need bright, indirect light; too much shade creates spindly stems.
- Color Varieties: Dark-green foliage; some cultivars have variegated leaves
- Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect light
- Soil Needs: Soil-based potting mix
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Closely resembling the heart-leaved variety of Philodendron (P. hederaceum), pothos is an almost indestructible plant. As indoor plants, it is common to see pothos specimens grow to six to ten feet or longer. However, if you regularly prune stems back to just above a leaf, the plant will become fuller and bushy. Water whenever the soil feels dry. Pothos will thrive in low light or bright, indirect light.
- Color Varieties: Green to marbled yellow foliage
- Sun Exposure: Bright light to near-full shade
- Soil Needs: General potting mix rich in peat moss
Warning
All parts of the pothos plant are toxic.
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A common name for the snake plant is mother-in-law's tongue. They are low maintenance plants and their vertical growth habit provides a nice contrast to trailing and vining plants. Depending on the variety, mature plants can range from eight inches to four feet tall. If the leaves start to flop open, hold them together with twine to keep them growing upright. Snake plants prefer bright light but can handle less than ideal conditions. Variegated varieties need more light, or they can revert to all-green foliage. Potted plants are often moved to shady outdoor locations in the summer. Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry.
- Color Varieties: Deep green leaves with gray-green or golden yellow stripes
- Sun Exposure: Bright, warm light; avoid direct sunlight
- Soil Needs: Soil-based potting mix
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Spider plants like growing in tight quarters, so do not plant them in a container that is much larger than the root ball. Mature plants regularly send out long stems that bear small, star-shaped flowers. Once the flowers fall off, tiny plantlets form in their place. These plantlets ultimately grow their own roots and can be removed and repotted to grow more spider plants. These low maintenance plants tolerates bright light, but the leaves will scorch in full sun. They prefer relatively cool (but not cold) temperatures. Spider plants typically grow two feet wide and two to three feet long in containers.
- Color Varieties: Green foliage, sometimes striped with white
- Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect sunlight
- Soil Needs: Loose, fast-draining potting mix
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If you have the space for a small tree, weeping fig can dress up a bathroom. However, it does not like sudden temperature changes. Cold drafts can cause it to drop its leaves, but it should recover. Although it likes humidity, a weeping fig does not like being overwatered and sitting in wet soil. Wait to water until the top inch or two of soil feels dry. Weeping figs prefer bright, indirect light and need more light indoors than when grown outdoors.
- Color Varieties: Glossy green leaves; some varieties are variegated
- Sun Exposure: Bright light; likes some sunlight when grown indoors
- Soil Needs: Rich, fast-draining potting mix

Consider the Type of Bathroom

Plants for a bathroom are often chosen with the assumption that they need to tolerate humid conditions. Yet constant humidity is really present only in primary bathrooms or family bathrooms, where the shower or bathtub is used frequently. In a guest bathroom or powder room, the conditions may actually be relatively dry most of the time, as well as being darker than in a family bathroom. Make sure to consider the nature of the bathroom and pick plants that are suited to those conditions. Plants for a guest bath need to have a good tolerance for drier, darker conditions.

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5 plants for the bathroom

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The total greening that has taken over our homes has even reached the bathrooms. Experts believe that living plants in the bathroom help to create an atmosphere of relaxation and relaxation and contribute to turning it into a real home spa center (in the spirit of fashion design trends). Not all species, however, tolerate damp environments and lack of sun and light equally well. But some, on the contrary, love such conditions. Introducing the top five: these plants survive well even in the bathroom.

1. Dracaena

Dracaena is a palm-like plant of the asparagus family. It is unpretentious, does not require a lot of light, prefers high humidity and heat: the temperature in the room should be at least 15 ° C, in the hot season - from 20 ° C. Dracaena does not like exposure to direct sunlight and is afraid of drafts (which usually do not happen in the bathroom).

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It is incredibly tenacious and endures any conditions. For example, it grows well even in dark, poorly lit places (with a lack of light, its growth may slow down and the leaves lose their rich color, but otherwise it adapts well). By the way, the beautiful, fleshy leaves of sansevieria will not only decorate the room, but will also filter the air, producing oxygen!

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3.

Guzmania (or Guzmania) belongs to the bromeliad family, which is also represented by pineapple, and is found in many bright colors. This plant is native to South America and therefore loves humidity and warmth: it can even be placed next to a shower or bath - it will only feel better for it! Gusmania should be watered regularly in a rosette of leaves, and overmoistening of the soil should be avoided: this is more dangerous for gusmania than drought!

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4. Howea Forster

Howea Forster is a palm tree native to Lord Howe Island near Australia. Under natural conditions, it grows on rocks, loves abundant watering, high humidity (60-70%) and a warm shower. In the bathroom, she feels comfortable, especially when the steam moistens the leaves. If the room is dry, do not forget to spray the palm several times a day if possible.

5. Philodendron Atom

Philodendron is an evergreen flowering perennial plant from the Aroid family. In nature, there are about 900 species, but not all cope with the lack of light. Therefore, when choosing a variety for the bathroom, pay attention, first of all, to the philodendron atom - this species can be kept away from the window and in rooms with high humidity, for example, in the bathroom. It should be watered no earlier than the soil is dry by a third (in winter - up to half). Abundant watering and stagnant water can lead to slower flower growth and yellowing of the leaves.

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10 plants for the bathroom — INMYROOM

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The atmosphere often resembles a dense tropical forest. What kind of plants are comfortable in such conditions?

Contemporary bathroom interior is rarely complete without lively decor. Bouquets of fresh flowers washbasins and jacuzzis look very impressive, but it is impractical to use them regularly. It is much easier to have indoor plants in the bathroom. But what? If you have a spacious bathroom with good daylight, then flowers that are tolerant of high humidity and heat will do. If a the bathroom is small and without windows, which are found in most apartment buildings houses, shade tolerance must be added to the listed requirements.

However, all plants need at least a minimal light source. To do this, use fluorescent bulbs or periodically take the plants to a light windowsill. Do not forget to provide them with timely watering and spraying, according to the characteristics of their species. Let's get acquainted with ten representatives of room flora, the most suitable for living in the bathroom.

Dracaena sander or indoor bamboo

Often it is called luck bamboo. It looks stylish as in a transparent vase with water, and in an ordinary pot with soil. But in the midst of plants, bamboo can easily get lost, so it's better to place it alone. Dracaena Sandera prefers penumbra, calmly refers to humidity and heat. Don't forget bamboo grows very fast, and about the extra space for it is worth worry in advance.

Sansevieria

O her endurance and unpretentiousness can be legendary. Besides, she's great purifies the air. It needs very little light and water to survive. Young low sansevieria is suitable for decorating shelves and countertops of a washbasin, and massive mature plants will complement the corner spaces of the bathroom. If a hang sansevieria in a flowerpot, then it can germinate with leaves down, multiplying with aerial rhizomes.

Chlorophytum

Thanks for its endurance and decorativeness, this plant is actively used in indoor landscaping. It is also appropriate in the bathroom. Lush hairstyle chlorophytum is best looks on high horizontal surfaces: on cabinets or in flowerpots. AT care, he is absolutely unpretentious and feels good in the shade.

Orchid

This the flower is more associated with whims and high care requirements. But two out of 20,000 species of orchids, living in a bathroom will do just fine: phalaenopsis ("Butterfly") and paphiopedilum ("Venus slipper"). They are perfect suitable for modern interiors. Their flowers will be an elegant decoration washbasin countertops, doubling their beauty in a mirror image. They are need diffused, soft light and high humidity, which is in the bathroom easy to provide.

Calathea

She popular due to decorative leaves with expressive veins. Calathea comfortable at 90% humidity and heat (not less than +16 °С). The plant prefers partial shade with a little sunshine. Sharp temperature changes include negative and immediately begins to wither away. For watering it is better to use warm, soft water.

Philodendron

For For this ampelous plant, light is not as important as moisture. Soil in his pot should be constantly moistened, but without busting. Due to rapid growth Philodendron is important to provide ample space. You can safely use to create a newfangled decor - a green wall.

Ivy

His belong to unpretentious vines and are actively used in interior decoration. In relatives in the subtropics, he is used to living in shady forests, so in a dimly lit bath he will be quite comfortable. But from dry hot air, it will easily fade. Ivy suitable for the design of the upper shelves and vertical gardening. Plant one of the most effective air purifiers.

Nephrolepis sublime

Undemanding in care, a representative of ferns is often found in bathroom landscaping. But for plants are more suitable for rooms with a window - with a lack of daylight, nephrolepis starts dropping leaves. But he is not afraid of moisture and needs regular spraying. And once a week he will not refuse a warm shower under weak water. jet that does not damage the shoots.

Monstera

One one of the most favorite vines among flower growers. It is versatile and non-capricious.

Plants that do well in a bathroom

Best Houseplants for the Bathroom

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Succulents

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Rabbit Foot Fern

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Paphiopedilums Orchids

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Spider Plants

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Lemon Button Fern

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Painted Nettle

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Pothos

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Boston Fern

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Walking Iris

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Bird Nest Ferns

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Foxtail Fern

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Phalaenopsis Orchids

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Tillandsia

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Majesty Palm

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Maidenhair Fern

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Purple Oxalis

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Kangaroo Paw Fern

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