The right houseplants absorb excess moisture and thrive in the warm temperatures and high humidity levels typical in bathrooms.
Consider light exposure, high humidity, and temperature swings when choosing bathroom plants.
Plants that require indirect light will thrive near a window in a brighter space.
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Keep scrolling for moisture-loving bathroom plants that will do well in average bathroom conditions.
Asparagus Fern
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Airy, lacyasparagus fernloves the humidity of a bathroom.
It does well in moderate or bright light, so a spot by a window is best.
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It can grow to two feet tall with branches that can sprawl laterally as much as six feet.
This plant is highly toxickeep it away from small children and pets.
Growing lucky bamboo(Bambusaspp.
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)in containers controls its size because it’s well-known as an invasive spreader when planted in the garden.
But even when confined to containers, bamboo plants can become large, requiring yearly repotting.
The clumping varieties need repotting less often than those that spread through runners.
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In particular,rex begonias(Begoniaxrex), with their showy foliage, grow well indoors.
Begonias like humid conditions but not water-logged soil, which can cause root rot.
Begonias grown for their foliage need a bright location away from direct sunlight.
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As indoor plants, it is common to see pothos specimens grow vines 6 to 10 feet or longer.
However, if youregularly prune stems backto just above a leaf, the plant will become fuller and bushy.
Water whenever the soil feels dry.
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Pothos will thrive in low light or bright, indirect light.
Note that all parts of the pothos plant are toxic.
Bromeliads flower with yellow, pink, or red blossoms in winter, lasting several weeks.
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Feed them with an orchid fertilizer.
(While they’re not orchids, they require the same nutrients as orchids.)
Cast-Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatioris an excellent low-maintenance houseplant.
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It earned its common name, the cast-iron plant because it is so hard to kill.
Variegated varieties need more light than solid-green specimens.
It also does not require high humidity, making it suitable for unused guest bathrooms.
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These large-leaved, tropical perennials will thrive even if you forget to water and feed them.
Croton
You will findcrotonplants in an assortment of brightly colored foliage, and thepictumvariety has multicolored leaves.
Wait until the top two inches of soil are dry before watering.
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Reduce watering in late fall and winter.
Dieffenbachia
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Dieffenbachiadoes best with minimal care.
Water them when the soil feels dry (check just a few inches below the surface).
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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 reach several feet tall.
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Some can even be grown right in a shower stall where they are regularly soaked.
Feed with an acidic fertilizer.
Manyorchidsare ideal for growing in bathrooms so long as they do not get too cold.
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Orchids can bloom for weeks.
Because some varieties are smallish plants, you’re able to cluster several together for quite a show.
Some prefer moderate light; others need bright light.
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Peace Lily
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Peace liliesare 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.
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Peace lilies (Spathiphyllumspp.)
When feeding, use a very diluted fertilizer mix.
Philodendron
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Philodendronsare tropical plants that thrive in bathroom conditions.
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Some varieties produce vines as long as 20 feet, while others grow upright.
Both types are relatively easy to grow.
If you water this plant too much or too little, it will drop its leaves.
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However, it prefers consistently moist soil.
Philodendrons need bright, indirect light; too much shade creates spindly stems.
Snake Plant
Snake plantis the common name for various species, but we’re talking aboutDracaena trifasciata.
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They are low-maintenance plants, and their vertical growth habit contrasts trailing and vine plants.
Depending on the variety, mature plants can range from 8 inches to 4 feet tall.
If theleaves start to flop, hold them together with twine to keep them growing upright.
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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.
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Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Mature plants regularly send out long stems that bear small, star-shaped flowers.
Once the flowers fall off, tiny plantlets form in their place.
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These plantlets ultimately grow their own roots and can beremoved and repotted to grow more spider plants.
These low-maintenance plants tolerate bright light, but the leaves will scorch in full sun.
They prefer relatively cool (but not cold) temperatures.
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However, it does not like sudden temperature changes.
Cold drafts can cause it to drop leaves, but it should recover.
Although it likes humidity, a weeping fig does not like being overwatered or sitting in wet soil.
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Wait to water until the top inch or two of soil feels dry.
Dragon Tree
Several types ofdracaena(Dracaena spp.
)or dragon trees make great bathroom plants as well.
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This plant thrives in high humidity.
They also tolerate low light but prefer medium to bright, indirect light.
This plant also performs well in average room temperatures between 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Anthurium
Anthuriumshave unique-looking waxy, heart-shaped flowers.
Anthuriums love humidity but require a lot of light to thrive.
Give this plant a bright, indirect light location.
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Brown leaf tips mean the plant needs more humidity.
They can be somewhat temperamental, so they’re a good choice for experienced indoor plant mavens.
Theparlor palm(Chamaedorea elegans)is also known as a neanthe bella palm.
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They can tolerate bright sunlight but adapt very well to indirect light situations.
It has waxy dark green leaves with lovely creamy variegation.
It’s sometimes called Canary Island ivy or Madeira ivy, after its native locations.
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It is a fast grower, so it may need repotting about once a year.
Regular trimming will also help keep it neat.
Its pale and dark green striped leaves have purple undersides.
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These plants put out trailing vines, making them suitable for hanging baskets or containers.
They’re easy to care for,needing only some occasional deadheadingto keep the leaves neat.
Kentia palms like sandy, loamy soil and need plenty of drainage holes in their containers.
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Water regularly to moisten the soil, but be careful not to overwater.
It makes a great hanging plant for the bathroom as it loves bright but indirect light.
Its dark purple leaves have magenta-purple markings.
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It can be grown outside as a ground cover or indoors as a house plant.
It enjoys moderate humidity and indirect light, making it a good fit for the bathroom.
The unusual coloring also allows for using it as a decor accent.
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It puts out small pink or white flowers several times a year.
Native to Java and New Guinea, it thrives in high humidity.
It gets pretty large and can be a focal point of your bathroom decor.
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It can be placed in a hanging basket or displayed on the wall.
Being native to jungle regions,calatheathrive in high humidity and indirect light that mimics the dappled forest canopy.
These plants like to be kept moist but should not be overwatered.
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It is ideal for the bathroom, as it prefers indirect light and high-humidity environments.
They thrive in humid conditions and prefer bright, indirect light.
They can get quite large, so give them some space.
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They need excellent drainage to avoid tuber rot.
It’s long-lived and very low maintenance.
Monstera
There aremany varieties of monstera, some of which get very large.
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TheMonstera deliciosais very suitable for a bathroom because it loves humidity but does need a fair bit of space.
They’re very hardy, easy to care for, and have a relatively slow growth rate.
They love high humidity and should be kept away from drafty windows.
Plants that thrive in watery environments are perfect for a shower.
Plants may help alleviate mold growth in the bathroom since plant leaves will naturally absorb excess moisture.
Excessive moisture is the primary cause of mold.
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