It's not uncommon to see houseplants in the kitchen, living room, or bedroom. So why is it so odd to see plants in the bathroom? It shouldn't be. Your steamy shower is a friend to the best bathroom plants that won't wilt in the humid bathroom.
In fact, much of nature's flora thrives in the low-light, humid environment of the bathroom. Plus, having a little greenery will certainly help spice up your decor as well as help purify the air. However, if you have pets, be wary of the plants you choose to decorate your space as some houseplants can be toxic to dogs and cats. To check out which are toxic, use this list. Here are the 10 best plants for the perfect bathroom environment in your home.
1. Spider Plant
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Homegrown baby (maybe toddler now) Chlorophytum cosmosum #thriftyplanting #spiderplant
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Spider plants are the gift that keeps on giving. As long as you place it in a fairly well-lit room, this little piece of greenery will remove impurities like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide from the air in the moist environment. Plus it will also continually sprout new buds that you can re-pot or give away.
Just make sure to water once or twice a week and place it in front of your bathroom window if it receives medium light throughout the day. If the window is continually bathed in sunlight (lucky you!), simply place just out of direct sunlight.
2. Bamboo
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Lucky bamboo is a natural oddity. It can grow in almost any light level and with no soil! All you need is a few pebbles and water for this zen plant to take root. Just make sure to keep its container full of water so this low-light plant stays hydrated.
3. Orchid
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I’m amazed! Huge thanks to the flower whisperer @annasokol2610 😍 For The first time ever one of my orchids is re-blooming! You were right - It LOVES living in my beautiful, sunny bathroom.🙏 #orchids #blooms #flowers
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Orchids are tropical plants that flourish in heavy, humid environments. The indoor air flow of your bathroom provides just that, especially if you're a fan of toasty showers.
While many gardeners complain that these blooms are temperamental, the real trick is that you simply need to stick them on a bathroom windowsill. The indirect sunlight will keep it happy in its wet environment.
4. Aloe Vera
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S A Y. A L O E. T O. M Y. O L D. F R I E N D 💜 I have had this aloe for YEARS and it just keeps on, keeping on 💪🏽 • • • #aloe #aloevera #aloeveraplant #westelmvibes #golddecor #lilacdecor #ourlushjungle #lushlife #indoorjungle #indoorplants #plantparenthood #plantparent #plantstyling #littlejungle #greenthumb #greenery #homedecor #indoorgarden #homestyle #homestyling #indoorplantsdecor #indoorplantstyling #sydney #apartmentstyling #indoorplantlove #plantslover #lushplants #happyplantshappyhome #serendipitychroniclesphotography
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Aloe vera is a must in any house. If you're going to grow it in the bathroom though, just make sure that you place it in a sunny window. It needs more than a little light to grow to its fullest potential.
While it looks beautiful, it is also incredibly useful if you need immediate relief from sunburns, cuts, or bug bites.
5. Cast Iron Plant
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🌱 Time for some weekend misting, or as my husband likes to call it: ‘Time to wet the plasterboard again I see’ 😂🌱
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These indoor plants were extremely popular in the Victorian era. Probably because both cast iron plants (or aspidistra) and the Victorians loved austerity. This super hardy plant can tolerate almost anything, including your bathroom. For best results, let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
This super hardy plant can tolerate almost anything, including your bathroom. For best results, let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Stick those potted plants on a high shelf and they'll do most of the work.
6. Peace Lily
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Blooming 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿 Dm for details She won't last long ! #urbanplanthouse
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Peace lilies are lush and beautiful. Useful because their leaves filter the air, producing better air quality if you want to make sure it blooms, too, keep it in low light and keep the soil damp.
They thrive in filtered light, and a low-light bathroom is an ideal spot.
7. Boston Fern
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Where my boston fern lovers at?! 🙋🏼♀️🌿 • • • • • • • #bostonfern #hangingplants #porchplants #houseofplantlovers #plantaholics #plantparentcommunity #wherethewildplantsgrow #plantobsessed #officialplantfever #ihavethisthingwithplants #greenyourfeed #houseplantclub #houseplantcommunity #houseplantsofinstagram #ihavethisthingwithplants #livingwithplants #plantaddict #plantfocus #plantgang #plantgoals #plantlover #plantparenthood #plantsmakemehappy #plantstagram #botanicalpickmeup #houseplantcraze #mylovelyjungle #artfullyhomes #houseplantadvisor
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Ferns naturally grow in the outdoor equivalent of a bathroom. They love low light and high humidity, the exact conditions of most bathrooms. That means you can easily grow a beautiful plant with very little maintenance.
In fact, this is one of those shower plants that would gladly share the space with you. The natural humidity of daily showers does the trick of keeping it lush.
8. Snake Plant
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Snake Plants, also known as "mother-in-law's tongue", are extremely low-maintenance. Simply stick it into a bathroom and watch it thrive. As a bonus, this plant will filter out the formaldehyde that is often found in cleaning products and toilet paper.
9. Azalea
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Indoor Azaleas are blooming in the greenhouse and they are gorgeous! Did you know indoor plants are good for you? Improve air quality, have a calming effect, & are natural humidifiers. Move over milk; plants do a body good! #morethanpretty #since1924 #onlynaturehasmoreexperience #indoorazaleas
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Azaleas may have the most beautiful blooms out of all bathroom flowers. Coming in purple, white, pink, and red, these flowers are the perfect way to give your bathroom some color as they thrive in warm, humid environments.
10. Ivy
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Hedera Helix~ commonly known as English Ivy. She’s just a baby, living in my handmade plant-pot holder🌿 #hederahelix #ivyplant #englishivy #diy #plantbaby #plantmomma #macrame #macrameplanthanger #englishivyplant #moreplantsplease #novicegardeners #doityourself #terracottapots #handmade #plantjournal #indoorplants #plantsofinstagram #gardenersofinstagram #boho #bohovibes #indoorplantsdecor #ohiogardener
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Ivy is beautiful, but not always a good idea on the outside of the house. Inside a bathroom, however, it can scale the walls or the metal pipes framing the tub. You can even hang it up high and let the leaves droop down and the sunlight filter through its greenery.
11. Guzmania Bromeliad
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My pretty little baby guzmania bromeliad (left) fits right into our growing indoor jungle. I’ve designated a spot for it next to my forever sprouting rubber tree. #sponsored I LOVE getting my monthly #plantparentclub box from @thesill ! Seriously, it’s like Christmas! Every month they send a plant plus sometimes another extra goodie. Last month it was a money tree with an adorable little flying squirrel figure that hangs on the branch. This month was this gorgeous bromeliad with 3 baby tillandsia (air plants!). Members of the PPC receive unlimited access to @thesill ‘s Online Plant Care Workshop (from Plants 101 to Terrarium Building), a monthly surprise plant gift, and free standard shipping on all online orders (no minimum required). What better subscription is there for us crazy plant ladies/gents !? *gifted -Sidenote but related: I’m putting together a blog post on easy ways to decorate your house with plants! Keep your eyes peeled! 🌱 . . . . #plantparentclub #guzmaniabromeliad #rubberplant #hazelcandleco #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplantlove #houseplantsubscriptionbox #crazyplantlady #plantloversofinstagram #plantstagram #homedecorating #plantbabies #houseplantclub #indoorjungle #palmcrew19
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Look at this beauty! It thrives in bright light. Direct sunlight is not needed.
12. Ficus Lyrata
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Ficus Lyrata. En mi opinión es una planta/árbol fácil, sólo necesita claridad ( sin sol directo) y una riego semanal para aguantar el invierno. 🌿💦 #ficus #ficuslyrata #plantaddict #instintoplanternal
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A fiddle leaf fig is a perfect houseplant for bathrooms and bedrooms. Since it loves bright indirect light, you can enjoy this plant next to your sink in your roomy bathroom.
13. Corn Plant
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Everyone say hello to my new babies! Also pray that I can keep these bad boys alive. . The left is a corn plant and the right is a dracaena🍃🌱 . . #houseplants #momblogger #blackmomblogger #cornplant #newplants #newplantmom #momblog #momblogs #mombloggers #blogmom #momthatblogs #momswhoblog #blogmom
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I'd say the leaves on this plant are kind of dramatic! I love it though. This air-purifying plant requires minimal care.
14. Chinese Evergreen
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I’m obsessed with the patterns on the leaves of my Aglaonema! They look so special 💚 . . . . . . . . . #aglaonema #aglaonemamaria #chineseevergreen #interiorjungle #urbanjungle #indoorplants #houseplants #plantsofinstagram #houseplantsofinstagram #plantlove #montreal #meandplantsarefriends #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantdad #peoplewithplants #indoorgarden #houseplantclub #planttherapy #foliage #crazyplantguy #tils #tilsplanttherapy #onlinehouseplants #house_plant_community #pausewithplants #houseplantdiary #plantoftheweek #verastruct #houseplantplantclub #urbanjunglebloggers
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A sturdy plant is a great addition to smaller bathrooms. These plants remain healthy for long periods of time.
15. Cyclamen
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Probably after orchids, cyclamens are my most cherished plants. What’s not to love!? In bloom for months, like cool temps of my house, and have exquisite scent.
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Add a pop of color to your bathroom with cyclamens. I may have to order myself one to keep my bathroom feeling warm and cheery during the holidays.
16. Parlor Palm
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Got myself a cheeky little planter and I couldn't be happier. I love the little Parlor Palm in it, and hope it grows large and lush, though I'm having trouble with brown tips so I've been misting. Can you believe the shorts on the pot match the plant on accident? 🌿 . . . . . . . . . . #parlorpalm#houseplants#grouppartner#ceramics#planters#pots#plantsmakepeoplehappy#plantsmakemehappy#houseplantplantclub#plantlady#houseplantcommunity#indoorplants#girlswithplants#houseplantclub
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Here's another sturdy plant that's perfect for tight spaces.
17. Philodendron
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Good morning peeps 😍🙈 Today we are going to a Christmas dinner at my parents. 🍻 What are your plans for the holidays? 🌱 . . . . #rootingforleaves #rareplants #houseplantsmakemehappy #plantgeek #plantsmakepeoplehappy #houseplants #philodendronfanatic #boyswithplants #botanicalmen #aroids #plantcare #indoorjungle #indoorgarden #plantlove #plantjoy #houseplantclub #araceae #pottedplants #greenthumbs #plantcollection #planthoarder #plantparenthood #houseplantjournal #needmoreplants #urbanjunglebloggers #plantporn #myplantgang #philodendronpastazanum #philodendronplowmanii #philodendron
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Place this gorgeous plant on a windowsill for an accent piece. The green shiny leaves sure do put me in a great mood just looking at them. It's the perfect finish for a squeaky clean bathroom.
18. Dwarf Citrus Plant
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Purifying Air & Purifying Hearts There are quite a few reasons why having house plants is beneficial. One reason is that they purify the air we breathe. Plants help to clear away the toxins surrounding us. They improve the quality of the air. Which improves quality of life. Which improves the ability to feel well both physically and mentally. All around wellness can be found. 🌿 Just like living plants purify the air, we can be purified through our Savior by bringing him into our lives and homes as well. As we choose to have faith in him and receive his image in our countenance (Alma 5-7), we are choosing to bring him inside and allowing him to purify our hearts. 🌿 "Studies have proven that indoor plants improve concentration and productivity (by up to 15 percent!), reduce stress levels and boost your mood — making them perfect for your home! 🌿 Whether you live in a small apartment, or a large house, by introducing certain plants into your home, you will start to notice improvements to your health, and overall happiness. As well as enhancing your mood and creating a living space that is soothing to be in, plants can also help with loneliness and depression: caring for a living thing gives us a purpose and is rewarding — especially when you see that living thing bloom and thrive." -nbcnews2017 🌿 Scroll to see a few charts I found suggesting what type of plants to bring into different spaces in your home. 🌿 I'm curious about adding an Orange Calamondin into our home. Do any of you have dwarf citrus plants in your home and do you recommend having one? I'd also love to know if you have any indoor plants? What kind? Are they large and in floor pots or hanging or what- do tell! . . . . Google stock image #homecenteredliving #wellness #indoorplants #dwarfcitrustree #purify #bloom #thrive #alma5 #personalgrowth #bloom #freshair #thrive
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Keep your bathroom smelling nice and clean with a citrus plant. You can't go wrong with a natural clean smell to cover up those harsh bathroom cleaners.
19. Nerve Plant
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I've got a thing for fittonia.
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Details, details! The silver nerve plant adds a unique pattern to your bathroom decor.
20. ZZ Plant
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Did you know that if you talk positive to plants they will grow faster and better than if you talk negative? Every morning I tell this ZZ Plant “you’re doing amazing sweetie”🌿❤️ 💕 Since it’s the first of the month we are starting a new self care goal of talking positive to ourselves everyday. If it can have that affect on plants just imagine how positive it could be for yourself ✨💕 what is your self care goal for the month? . . . . . . . . #zzplant #selflove #positiveselftalk #plantpeoplearethebestpeople #plant #plants #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsplantsplants #plantcollection #🌱 #weloveplants #mavencuration #spreadloveandplants #plantaddiction #plantcommunity #spreadlove #plantemonium #ispeakplantish #plants🌿 #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #house_plant_community #houseplantplantclub #thatplantylife #weloveplants #plantaholics
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I love the direction that the leaves rest in. This is the perfect plant for a care-free decor theme. They do have unique growing patterns, so be prepared for a beautiful pattern you haven't seen yet.
This post was originally published on June 5, 2019.
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