Top 10 Outstanding Plants for Your Bathroom
In the realm of interior decoration, houseplants have become a popular choice for adding a touch of nature and freshness to any living space. Here's a roundup of some easy-to-care indoor plants that are perfect for beginners and seasoned plant enthusiasts alike.
First on our list is the Chinese evergreen, or Aglaonema, native to Asia and New Guinea. This versatile plant comes in a variety of shades, making it a great addition to any decor. If you're looking for something more exotic, the Swiss cheese plant, or Monstera deliciosa, is a tropical vine that enjoys humid bathroom conditions and requires bright, indirect light.
For those who appreciate long-lasting blooms, the Moth orchid, or Phalaenopsis, is an excellent choice. Its flowers can last for weeks and re-flower year after year with proper care. Another plant that thrives in low light conditions is the Peace lily, making it a good choice for darker bathrooms.
The Fittonia, or nerve plant, is a small, compact plant with eye-catching veined leaves. It's often used in terrariums and requires the soil to be kept evenly moist at all times. Another popular plant for terrariums is the Maidenhair fern, or Adiantum raddianum, which boasts delicate, lacy leaves.
Devil's ivy, or Epipremnum aureum, is a tropical plant that thrives in humid conditions and can be grown in either soil or in vases of water. It's also known for its tolerance of both light and dark rooms. For air-purifying capabilities, consider the Spider plant, or Chlorophytum comosum, which is suitable for bathrooms and known for its ability to filter air toxins.
If you're looking for a plant that can handle a variety of conditions, the Boston fern, or Nephrolepis exaltata, is an ideal bathroom plant due to its preference for moist air. It should be kept away from direct sunlight and watered to keep the potting mix moist, but not waterlogged.
Last but not least, the Snake plant, or Sansevieria, Pothos, and Hoya carnosa (wax flower) are among the indoor plants recommended by houseplant columnist Jane Perrone in September 2021. These plants are typically replanted in spring, around March to May. All the suggested plants require good draining potting mix and should be kept away from hot and cold draughts.
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