Bathroom plants are becoming increasingly popular in our homes, but not all houseplants enjoy the damp, humid atmosphere of a bathroom. So what are the best plants for a bathroom? Here, we explore which varieties will thrive in a toilet room, en-suite or family-sized washroom. But first, let’s answer some popular houseplant questions.
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Is it ok to put plants in the bathroom?
If you choose the right variety, then yes! In fact, bathroom plants have a number of benefits. They can purify the air, bring greenery and nature into one of our more sterile rooms, eliminate bacteria and absorb extra moisture. You must choose a plant that can cope with the high humidity of a bathroom and you also need to consider sunlight. If your bathroom is located in the middle of a property without a window or any natural light, houseplants may struggle.
What plants can live in a bathroom without windows?
Your choices are narrower here as they must be able to cope with both high humidity and low light levels. Some plants that might be a good choice for a windowless bathroom are: peace lilies, Boston ferns, philodendrons, spider plants, aloe vera, English ivy, snake plants.
What plants can live in the shower?
It is becoming a popular trend to put plants in the shower, if you have a big enough area. The first thing to consider here is safety. Bathroom plants must not be put anywhere where they may become a trip hazard in what is already a slippery area. That being said, a popular shower plant is a eucalyptus ‘bath bouquet’ which is hung from the shower head. The steam and heat from the shower helps to release the aromatherapy powers of the eucalyptus.
Are succulents OK in bathrooms?
Succulents will rot if they’re exposed to too much water so are not great for a small or windowless bathroom where moisture levels are even higher. They are better for a large bathroom or on a bathroom windowsill.
Now, without further ado, here are the best bathroom plants for 2023. Choose the right one for your style and space…
Pineapple Plant
This cheerful pineapple plant will bring a topical ambience to your bathroom this summer. It comes nestled inside an elegant ceramic pot with blue striped detailing and a terracotta base. These plants thrive in warm environments so will love the humidity of your bathroom. Tip: It’s a good idea to remove drying leaves every now and then so the remaining foliage receives more nutrients.
Luxury Orchid Pot
We couldn’t talk about bathroom plants without mentioning orchids. These tropical plants cope well with humidity and prefer drier soil so will thrive in a larger, airier bathroom where the air can dry out. Simply pop this luxury orchid on your windowsill in bright, indirect light and it will be happy.
Dragon’s Kiss
Serenata Flowers have a gorgeous selection of indoor plants to choose from, including this Dragon’s Kiss orchid. It’ll bring a touch of floral beauty to any bathroom style and with its tropical origins, it’s a perfect pairing for humid bathroom settings.
Violet Campanula
With delicate, bright violet petals, this bijou campanula is great for those who are after a low-maintenance bathroom plant. It comes inside a lovely seagrass pot and only requires watering twice per week.
Swiss Cheese
Beards & Daisies has a whole selection of bathroom plants to pick from on its website. Also known as a Swiss cheese plant, this large plant boasts glossy leaves and is super on-trend in the houseplant world. It can handle humidity but does not like waterlogged soil. It prefers a bright spot in indirect sun and likes to have its leaves kept free from dust.
Pinstripe Calathea Plant
We love the diverse range of indoor-plants Flowerbx has to offer. Our pick for bathrooms is this striking Calathea with leaves that come in pinstripe-pink to dark green hues. Thriving in humid conditions, this lively plant loves the slightly warmer environment of bathrooms and does well in medium light conditions. After something smaller? Opt for the blue wave fern or peace lily instead.
Baby Chinese Money Plant
How gorgeous is this? Best-known as the Chinese Money Plant, this indoor plant is great for beginners to look after. It boasts succulent stems, textured leaves and can produce small, colourful flowers in warmer months. Keep it out of direct sun to avoid foliage burn and water the plant when the top 75% of soil is dry.
Dracaena lemon & lime
This is a big houseplant with a big love of humidity so does well in a large, sunny bathroom. Moisture in the air, like that in a bathroom, helps to keep the leaves green and fresh.
Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii
Also known as the Mother-In-Law’s Tongue, snake plants thrive in high humidity and can survive in low light. The long leaves can help filter toxins from the air.
The Bromeliad
These pineapple-related plants like a constant warm temperature and, as they feed through their leaves, like misty humidity too. They are great for a pop of colour.
Peace Lily
The Peace Lily is native to tropical rainforests, making it an excellent plant to have growing in your bathroom (it also looks gorgeous, too). With deep, glossy green leaves and bright white flowers, it loves moisture and prefers to be kept in low light locations.
Tropical Flamingo Flower
These on-trend houseplants with red, waxy, heart-shaped leaves will do well in a bathroom if they have enough light. Look out for yellow tips on the leaves – this means it is too wet for them.
Boston Fern
Fern plants thrive in warm, wet environments. They’re great for big, bushy greenery but do need room to grow so are best placed on a deep shelf or free-standing plant stand in a larger bathroom.
The Eco Hanging Spider Plant
The propagating spider plant is a very popular houseplant all around the home. They are great for bathrooms because they love moisture.
Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Golden Pothos’
Pothos plants are able to absorb water easily, which makes them ideal for a bathroom. These lush green trailing plants, also known as the Devil’s Ivy, thrives best in direct light and look great placed on a shelf. They look great as hanging houseplants.
Large Ficus Rubber Plant
The large, leathery, glossy leaves of this lush evergreen houseplant makes a real statement. They grow tall and are easy to care for so long as they don’t get too wet. They are better for a larger bathroom that can be aired out.
Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant which has been used to treat health and skin conditions for years. It will thrive well on a bathroom shelf as it doesn’t need much water. If you are using it for its health benefits, only snap off a small chunk of the leaf.
