The bathroom is a place where you have a good time, so it is very useful that it is lively and with good air quality. To make the bathroom a pleasant place, we show you some indoor plants that improve the air quality and its decoration. Discover our selection of the 10 best plants for the bathroom.
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The bathroom is a very humid and warm room, and it’s the perfect environment for some indoor plants.
These bathroom plants work great with low maintenance and bright indirect lighting.
Water and humidity are always available in the bathroom and in such a situation, it can make the plants very happy.
1. Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Ferns are so ubiquitous it’s easy to miss them, but this attractive, hardy species really is a perfect bathroom plant.
They love humid environments and can be placed in hanging baskets anywhere in the bathroom to transform the space.
Since they prefer moist soil, you can even hang them near the shower, as long as they are in a well-drained pot.
Look: Fern care guide and tips
2. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
The peace lily is an evergreen plant that is easier to care for than its delicate flowers suggest.
This plant native to Central America is at home in warm, tropical climates, so a humid bathroom can be its ideal habitat.
It can reach a meter in height and, when well cared for, its flowers last a long time and can appear twice a year.
Prefers a mixture of indirect light and shade; pale or ruffled leaves can be a sign that it is getting too much sun.
Look: How to Grow the Peace Lily (Cradle of Moses) and Its Care
3. Sansevieria or Saint George’s Sword (Sansevieria trifasciata)
The Sansevieria plant is another easy-growing plant that tolerates humidity and low light and does not require much attention.
It is also known as “mother-in-law’s tongue” due to its pointed, sword-like leaves, which stand upright and give the plant its distinctive appearance.
Sansevieria is a succulent that stores water in its thick leaves. Although it can produce small white flowers, these rarely appear even when grown in the right conditions. Without a doubt, this plant is perfect for the bathroom.
Look: Growing Sansevieria (Sword of Saint George) and Its Care
4. Ribbon (Chlorophytum comosum)
The Cinta plant, also known as Lazo de amor or Mala madre, can tolerate a lot, making it an excellent choice for a bathroom plant.
This plant loves moisture and can thrive even in low light conditions. It is also easy to propagate as they can be easily divided and replanted.
Look: How to Grow Cinta (Love Bond) and All Her Care
5. Peperomia (Peperomia pellucida)
Peperomia plants grow slowly and require less care. It has over 1000 known species, its leaves are thick and fleshy so these plants are drought tolerant. They are very attractive indoor plants due to their highly ornamental leaves.
The shape of this plant is compact, which makes it suitable for narrow spaces, shelves or terrariums.
Peperomia does not require direct sunlight, so this plant grows well in places like the bathroom.
The mature peperomia plant that grows indoors has a maximum length of 30 to 35 centimeters. Some of its varieties can be presented as hanging plants.
Look: How to propagate, grow Peperomia and its care
6. Orchids (Orchidaceae)
Conditions inside bathrooms are usually humid and warm, providing a favorable environment for these attractive plants.
The orchid is considered the best plant to grow indoors because it grows easily and can bloom frequently. These plants are very light-loving, and it is best to place them near a bright window.
Look: Indoor Orchid Care Tips
7. Anthurium (Anthurium spp.)
Anthurium is very popular for its brightly colored flowers and decorative leaves. It is a perennial tropical plant native to Mexico, containing large heart-shaped flowers and glossy dark green leaves.
With proper care, these plants can bloom throughout the year. These flowers are white, pink, red, cream or green in color and can last about 8 weeks after flowering.
This plant blooms constantly under the right conditions. It is a very beautiful bathroom plant.
Anthuriums do well in high humidity levels and bright indirect lighting and create charm for your bathroom.
Look: How to Grow Anthurium (Flamingo Lily) and Its Care
8. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
The pothos plant has a multitude of common names, including golden pothos, ivy arum, silver plant, silver vine, and hunter’s robe.
It is a hardy plant that can survive low light conditions and cooler temperatures. It is ideal for offices, vertical gardens and bathrooms.
In temperate regions it is a very popular houseplant. It is specialized for climbing or clinging easily, and can easily reach 6 meters in length.
Pothos is an exceptionally beautiful, low-maintenance vine that can brighten up a bathroom by placing it in a hanging basket or on a shelf.
Look: How to propagate, grow Pothos (pothos) and their care
9. Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lucky bamboo is a water-loving plant loved for its minimalist aesthetic and distinctive stems, which can form spirals or trellises as it grows.
It is not actually related to bamboo, but is an African species closely related to garden asparagus.
It can be grown in water without soil, but if you choose this method, be sure to change the water every few weeks.
Look: Lucky Bamboo Growing and Care Guide
10. ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
It needs little water and low to medium light, and in a naturally lit bathroom it can thrive with almost no human attention.
This African native has only been propagated commercially since the 1990s. It is also known as the ZZ plant, after its botanical name, Zamioculcas zamiifolia.b
It may also be interesting to read: Culture in pots: golden rules for a successful culture.
Indirect bright light is best; tolerates low light and direct light. Water when the soil is completely dry (in some cases as little as once a month).
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