Are you stumped about which one will offer a lush and vibrant oasis without requiring constant attention?
Here are 15 shower plants that will thrive in your bathroom.
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Air Plants (Tillandsia spp.)
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Air plants are epiphytes that grow on another plant or object.
They merely need physical support to flourish.
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They are perfect for the shower because they don’t require soil.
Instead, they absorb moisture from the air.
They soak up the humidity from your showers and baths and don’t need planters or potting mix.
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Known for its green fronds, this plant feels truly topical.
It needs well-draining soil that stays consistently moist.
These low-maintenance ferns can handle occasional water splashes but shouldnt be overwatered.
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They only need fertilizer once per month, so they are easily cared for.
Use a well-draining potting mix that provides plenty of aeration for roots.
It only needs water when the soil dries out, which should be about every one to two weeks.
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Expect their tentacle-like leaves to be a light green or striped green and white.
If you like them in one bathroom, trypropagating themto place “spiderettes” in other strategic places.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria spp.)
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This perennial grows faster in bright light but can also tolerate low light.
Place in medium to bright indirect light and water only when the soil is dry.
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lucky bamboo is an excellent choice for showers.
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It prefers filtered, not direct, sunlight.
So, it is best to sit on a frosted window sill.
While it can handle a shower splash, this plant is sensitive to hard and chlorinated water.
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Try filtered water rather than tap.
Although it doesn’t require high humidity, it can tolerate it well.
It grows into a hanging vine with well-draining soil, low light, and irregular watering.
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It can grow a foot or more monthly, so its ideal for high ceilings and dramatic effect.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)
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Peace lilies are prized for their elegant white flowers and glossy green foliage.
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Their teardrop-shaped blooms are uniquely fetching and well-paired for both maximalist and minimalist bathroom design.
They thrive in high humidity and low light conditions, making them ideal shower plants.
They require minimal care, with weekly watering and fertilization in spring and summer.
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Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes spp.)
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Pitcher plants thrive in high humidity and tolerate low light conditions.
Thiscarnivorous plantis a natural bug zapper.
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They require acidic, well-draining soil and indirect sunlight.
Place them near a window or under a skylight in the bathroom.
Their unique pitcher-shaped leaves make them an intriguing addition to the space.
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A native desert plant, it is low-maintenance and generally found as ground cover.
But this lightly scented blooming plant is fragrant and beautiful.
Philodendron (Philodendron spp.)
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Both are well-suited to high humidity and low-to-medium light conditions.
They prefer well-draining soil, as overwatering can lead to yellowing and browning leaves.
While it is a perennial, blooms can last up to three months.
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These flowering plants can benefit from occasional misting but avoid wetting leaves and blooms directly.
Ideal placement involves positioning near natural light without direct exposure to shower water.
It is prized for its soft, delicate, comb-like fronds.
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It is an ideal shower plant.
It prefers indirect sunlight, making it perfect for bathrooms with windows.
Plant it in well-draining soil.
Keep soil consistently moist by watering regularly.
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium spp.)
The Staghorn Fern thrives in the bathroom environment due to its love for high humidity.
As an epiphyte, it grows on other plants or objects, rather than soil.
They can reach three feet tall, so prepare for a bit of maintenance.
In addition to being a valuable plant to have around, it needs minimal watering and fertilizing.
Although the plant is drought-tolerant, it grows well with weekly watering.
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