There is nothing more comforting after a hard day than taking a bath with hot water and what better when the room is a small sanctuary to give us calm and peace. A bathroom surrounded by shades of green and plants that fill it with life makes it even more welcoming for when you need to take a few minutes just for yourself. It is thought that it is difficult to achieve a small green paradise inside the bathroom because they are usually not very illuminated with natural light. In addition to keeping too much moisture that could damage the health of the vegetation. But this is not the case, there are ideal plants for the bathroom that withstand the lack of light and excess humidity quite well. We leave you a list so that you can build your own oasis and enjoy a bathroom full of life and tranquility.
Plants to place in the bathroom
moth orchid
Orchids often have a reputation for being finicky, but there are some types that do well in wet conditions and flower frequently. One of them is the moth orchid whose scientific name is Phalaenopsis spp, a perfect plant for the bathroom. What it does require is a lot of light, but it will suffice to place it near a bright window to see it bloom.
lucky bamboo
Bamboo is one of the noblest plants that exist, it does not require much care and can even survive in pots without soil through hydroponics. In return, it offers us positive energy and a very exquisite view in any corner where it is placed.
ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant, also known as the eternity plant, lives up to its name, it grows in any corner where it is placed and requires little care. If it is given enough light, it can grow almost autonomously with the humidity in the bathroom, since it does not require frequent watering. Zamioculcas zamiifolia has a very peculiar shape in the pattern of its vertically growing leaves.
boston fern
Boston ferns are very common among houseplants, so common they can be overlooked. However, its resistance and beauty make it ideal for decorating the bathroom and turning it into a small oasis in the middle of the home. It can even be hung in aerial pots that will enhance its beauty.
peace lily
Commonly indoor plants do not usually give flowers, since the energy required for them to flourish is a lot and they are obtained from direct sunlight. But there are some exceptions such as the peace lily, whose scientific name is Spathiphyllum wallisii. It is native to Central America and does well in hot, humid climates, just like a bathroom that constantly fills up with steam.
mother in law tongue
With its characteristic long two-tone leaves, the mother-in-law’s tongue has conquered interior decorators. It survives with little care and will take advantage of humid bathroom conditions. In addition, NASA, after investigating the quality of indoor air and how plants help to clean it, placed Sansivieria laurentii as one of the plants that purifies indoor air the most. If you decide to place it in your bathroom, you should know that it should not be ingested for any reason, so keep children and pets away from it.
golden pothos
Epipremnum aureum requires little attention, it is one of the few plants that is capable of surviving even with artificial light. Such is the case of bathrooms that generally do not have large lighting windows. The golden poto is a good option in these situations and, like bamboo, it can also be grown using hydroponics.
Bad mother
Also known as tape, Chlorophytum comosum is very easy to grow, it can withstand up to -2°C outdoors and adapts very well to humidity indoors. It spreads very quickly, so in the ground it can be considered invasive, but indoors it is highly prized for its long bicolor leaves. It can be placed on the floor, tables or in aerial pots to give a jungle touch to the bathroom.
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