Bathroom Plants: Thriving in High Humidity
Transform your bathroom into a lush oasis with these humidity-loving plants.
Why Bathrooms Are Perfect
High humidity from showers mimics tropical plant native environments.
Best Bathroom Plants
- Boston Fern: Loves moisture and indirect light
- Orchids: Appreciate humidity and bathroom lighting
- Air Plants: Thrive in steamy conditions
- Pothos: Tolerates low light and humidity
- Spider Plant: Flexible, enjoys occasional humidity boost
Light Considerations
If bathroom lacks windows, choose low-light tolerant species or add grow light.
Placement Tips
Keep away from direct shower spray. Use waterproof containers or plant stands.
Tools and supplies for this
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- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 175mm (pack of 10)
Mid-size workhorse terracotta — perfect step-up for plants outgrowing their nursery pots.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 20cm (pack of 5)
Heavyweight 20cm clay for established plants — the porous walls help prevent the soggy roots aroids hate.
- Whitefurze G04013 10cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 7)
Reliable mid-size nursery pots with proper drainage holes — the boring essential every plant parent runs out of.
- Whitefurze 4 Large Plastic Plant Pot 17cm 7Inch (terracotta colour)
Lightweight 17cm pots for repotting medium foliage plants without the weight penalty of clay.
Sophie Chen
Interior Plant Designer
Passionate about helping plant parents succeed with expert tips and proven techniques.
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