A touch of greenery can really help to transform your bathroom into an oasis. Houseplants are a great way to inject some colour into your interior space. Certain plants also carry many health benefits too, like reducing dust and carbon dioxide levels and regulating air temperatures.
Did you also know that having plants in your bathroom could help you wake up in the morning? The science behind it is that the hot water and steam from the water could release the plant’s essential oils, helping you to feel awake and invigorated.
Plants create a luscious green focal point that works well as part of a neutral, perfectly designed suite. Take a leaf out of Pandora Moxton's book and style a combination unit from our Calm range with a mix of tropical, dried and air plants. Pair with rustic tiles and deep-sea green walls to create a stunning interior.
Read our guide to see which plants are best suited to the humid environment of your bathroom.
Finding The Perfect House Plant For Your Bathroom
Many plants are tropical natives that flourish in warm, humid conditions. Some of these options are also relatively low maintenance, perfect if you’re always forgetting to water your plants. From large to small bathroom plants, there is something to suit every bathroom space!
Aloe Vera: Low-key Succulents For Busy Homes
The aloe vera plant is a perfect choice for people with busy schedules, since they don’t need much watering. They can survive in low light conditions, and they’re great at absorbing moisture, ideal for the bathroom!
English Ivy: Decorative Plants That Clean The Air
Some reports suggest that English ivy can help to reduce all the nasty particles in your air, including faeces and mould! It also helps that they’re an attractive plant with a draping vine effect that creates a beautiful indoor secret garden look.
Snake plant: Easy To Grow In Dark Spaces
Famously known as being impossible to kill, a snake plant is a no-fuss option for sprucing up your bathroom shelf. Avoid placing these plants in too much light as you might end up scorching the leaves - try to put them in areas of low light levels.
Peace Lily: A Glossy Plant That Loves Humidity
Another perfect choice for lazy plant owners, peace lilies use the moisture from the air to self-water, so you’ll only need to give them some TLC every now and again. As well as being lovely-looking, you’ll also benefit from the air purifying properties of this plant!
Lucky Bamboo: Minimalist Plants For A Zen Atmosphere
While this plant doesn’t need soil to grow, it does need frequent watering, so this is a more high-maintenance option. It’s also worth noting that lucky bamboo is toxic to cats and dogs, so avoid this option if you have furry friends.
Orchid: Tropical Plants That Thrive In High Humidity
As tropical natives, orchids thrive in steamy environments, making them the perfect choice for bathrooms. Some orchids can grow to be quite long, so this plant is best for bathrooms that have a bit more space to avoid a cramped feeling. If tropical vibes are your thing, keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming feature on How to Transform your Bathroom into a Tropical Paradise!
Boston Fern: A Steam-Loving Plant For All Interiors
Whether you hang them up or use them on shelving units, the Boston fern can thrive anywhere in the bathroom. Another high-maintenance option, this plant can only handle a few hours of bright indirect light - so keep an eye on it!
Best Plants For Bathrooms Without Windows
When you’re looking at plants for your bathroom, there are many different factors to take into account. Firstly, how much natural light does your bathroom get? Don’t worry if the answer is not very much, there are plenty of creative solutions to getting around this.
Keep reading to find out how you can still enjoy the freshness of having a plant in your bathroom without the need for direct sunlight.
Use Artificial Lights To Keep Your Plants Thriving
It might not be enough to depend on your main bathroom bulb to help your plant, so get yourself a few targeted grow lights. These minimally invasive lights can help your plant get all they need to flourish without any involvement from the sun. Result!
Rotate Your Plants Between Rooms
If you’ve chosen plants that require low amounts of light, just rotate them between rooms that do get a lot of sunlight. This will allow your plant to stay healthy and get the best of both worlds without compromise. Make sure to leave it in the sun for too long and move it back to the bathroom after a couple of days for the best results.
Opt For Realistic Looking Fake Plants
The last resort is of course to use fake plants and flowers in your bathroom. Although they might not offer the same purification properties and other benefits of real plants, they’ll still look great! Gone are the days of obvious shiny plastic leaves, modern faux plants are easily mistaken for the real thing.
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