Your bathroom might be the best place in your house for plants—and most people have no idea why. 15 Humidity-Loving Plants That Will Turn Your Bathroom Into a Lush Oasis
Many plants native to tropical and rainforest regions thrive in the high humidity of a bathroom, turning the space into a lush, green oasis
Options range from low-maintenance choices to more unique varieties, many of which also help purify the air.
15 Humidity-Loving Plants
- Air Plants : These unique epiphytes require no soil and absorb all the moisture they need from the air, making them perfect for hanging in a steamy shower environment.
- Boston Fern : A classic, lush fern that loves consistent moisture and indirect light. It helps remove air toxins and thrives in the damp air of a bathroom.
- Peace Lily : Known for its elegant white flowers and glossy green leaves, the peace lily thrives in high humidity and low light. It is also effective at removing air pollutants and absorbing mold spores.
- Snake Plant : An incredibly hardy and low-maintenance option that tolerates low light and varying humidity levels. Its upright growth is ideal for smaller spaces.
- Pothos : This fast-growing, vining plant is very forgiving and can handle irregular watering and low light. Its trailing nature makes it perfect for high shelves or hanging baskets.
- Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus): With its tropical, ripple-edged green fronds, this fern thrives in high humidity and indirect light. Ensure not to water directly into its crown to prevent rotting.
- Spider Plant : An adaptable and air-purifying plant that does well in hanging planters. It tolerates low light and appreciates the extra moisture from showers.
- Philodendron : Both vining and non-climbing types do well in low-to-medium light and high humidity. They are low-maintenance and great for beginners.
- Moth Orchid : These beautiful flowering plants can last for months and thrive in the warm, humid conditions of a bathroom, provided they get bright, indirect light.
- Lucky Bamboo : An excellent, low-maintenance choice that can grow in a container of water with pebbles, adding a spa-like, calming effect to the room.
- Calathea ‘Freddie’: This plant features unique, decorative, zebra-striped foliage. It responds well to humidity and can tolerate indirect light.
- English Ivy :This trailing plant helps reduce mold by absorbing airborne moisture and toxins. It is best for hanging planters in bright, indirect light. Note: it is toxic to pets.
- ZZ Plant Known for its extreme resilience and glossy leaves, the ZZ plant handles very low light conditions well and tolerates humidity, provided it is not overwatered.
- Asparagus Fern :This plant boasts delicate, feathery fronds ideal for hanging baskets. It thrives in bright, indirect light and consistently moist soil.
- Aloe Vera (Aloe vera): A useful plant with medicinal gel in its leaves, it grows well in high humidity conditions, though it prefers bright, direct light near a sunny window.
Your bathroom might be the most underrated place to grow plants—and here’s why.”
“Now tell me—are you turning your bathroom into a jungle or keeping it simple?”
