In terms of areas of relaxation in a house, the bedroom and living room immediately pops into mind. However, for the modern home, the bathroom has also increasingly become a space to wind-down. With the proper design and ambiance, it can be a place of coziness and leisure. The presence of plants in the bathroom helps achieve this effect. Here are the top five plants, in no particular order, that you should consider having.
1. Orchids
Add a spa feel and a touch of elegance to your bathroom with the presence of this plant. Originating from the tropics, Phalaenopsis orchids love humidity. This makes them perfect for the bathroom. The steam and heat from your shower will keep your plant warm and hydrated. If there are no windows in your bathroom, you should take the orchids to areas with indirect sunlight for part of the day. Transporting them between rooms also has an additional advantage. It discourages the growth of mold, which usually results from too much moisture.
2. Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata is a plant known by many names. Among them are snake plant, mother-in-law’s plant, and viper’s bowstring hemp. Despite the weird monikers, it is one of the recommended plants in terms of improving indoor air quality. It filters toxins such as formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and benzene from the air. It’s high tolerance towards insects and ability to survive droughts make it ideal for the bathroom.
3. Bamboo
When it comes to plants in the bathroom, the presence of bamboo will bring a natural zen. Without the need for soil, it is extremely low maintenance. Place it is a vase with stones and water, and you’re done! Change out the water and trim it every fortnight to keep it from growing too fast.
4. Chinese Evergreen
Purchase these and you have one of the most durable plants in the bathroom. Chinese Evergreens are slow growing in nature but when taken care of, can last for decades. Despite preferring warm temperatures and humid conditions, they have the ability to adapt to a variety of settings within their limits.
5. Aloe Vera
Place this plant near a window, so it can get plenty of sunlight, and it wouldn’t need much more! It has low water requirements, so the humidity from your bathroom alone may be all the water it needs! Aloe Vera is also known as “plant of immortality” because it is so difficult to kill.
So, add some lush greenery to your bathroom now and turn it into a space with a relaxing and welcoming feeling!
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