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HydrangeasThe bathroom is one of the best spots for moisture-loving plants: it is warm and humid, like the tropics. Greenery and flowers make it cosier and turn it into a little spa corner. Here is which plants suit bathrooms with and without a window, how to care for them and how to decorate with fresh flowers.
Plants and flowers for home: potted plants and spray roses.
Which plants to choose
- With a window — phalaenopsis orchid, calathea, peace lily, anthurium: they love humidity and bright indirect light.
- In partial shade — Boston fern, pothos, ivy, spider plant.
- Without a window, plants need a grow light — or swap them with plants from other rooms every week or two.
Care
- Even in a humid bathroom plants need watering — go by the soil.
- Ventilate regularly to prevent mould on walls and in pots.
- Keep plants away from cleaning product splashes.
- Wipe dust and soap residue off leaves with a damp cloth.
Fresh flowers in the bathroom
- A small vase of spray roses or lisianthus on a shelf freshens the room instantly.
- A bunch of eucalyptus hung in the shower looks stylish and smells lovely in the steam.
- Dried flowers absorb moisture and wilt in a bathroom — keep them in dry rooms.
For choosing potted plants see Potted plants guide, and for plantscaping see Interior plantscaping.
FAQ
Can an orchid live in a windowless bathroom?
Only temporarily or under a grow light: without light it stops flowering and weakens.
Which plants do not suit a bathroom?
Succulents and cacti — they prefer dry air and plenty of sun.
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Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
