Top 4 Plants for Your Bathroom and How to Hang Them

Why This Guide Is Valuable

If you’re looking to introduce real plants into your bathroom, this guide will help you make informed choices. Indoor plants can enhance your space by improving air quality and adding a natural touch to your bathroom decor.

This guide will explore which plants are best suited for your bathroom’s unique environment and provide practical advice on how to hang them using shower curtains or hooks. We’ll also share tips for keeping your plants healthy and thriving, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Remember, there isn’t a single “perfect” plant for every bathroom. The key is to choose one that fits your specific conditions and preferences.

### What to Consider Before Choosing a Plant

Before you choose a plant for your bathroom, keep these factors in mind to ensure it’s a good fit for the environment:

– **Light Levels**: Assess how much natural or artificial light your bathroom receives. Plants suited for bright, direct light will differ from those that thrive in low light conditions. Many bathrooms have insufficient natural light, so you may need to consider supplementary lighting.

– **Humidity Tolerance**: Bathrooms often have high humidity levels. Select plants that can handle these conditions without becoming overly waterlogged. Tropical plants, such as lucky bamboo or moth orchids, generally do well in humid environments.

– **Moisture Management**: Choose plants that can withstand frequent exposure to moisture, especially if they’ll be near or in the shower. Ensure the pots have drainage holes to prevent excess water from causing root rot.

– **Drainage Needs**: Well-drained soil is crucial for plant health. Proper drainage helps prevent root rot and supports overall plant vitality.

By considering these factors, you’ll be better equipped to select plants that will thrive in your bathroom’s specific conditions.

Eucalyptus

Light Requirement: None*

Eucalyptus plants may be the most common image you see when you envision a magical shower space with soothing foliage hanging from the shower head.

In this instance, the eucalyptus is often already cut from the growing plant.

Once cut, hanging the plant directly from the shower head is an excellent choice.

The shower’s heat and steam will help release the plant’s essential oils, creating an incredible-smelling bathroom oasis.

Many people enjoy this aromatherapy experience as an enhancement to their other mental health practices.

You can purchase a bunch of fresh-cut eucalyptus from select grocery or health food stores. Alternatively, you can also hang dried eucalyptus leaves from the shower head.

*This is the one option that is not a live, growing plant, so this works in any bathroom with any light situation.

Pothos
| Light Requirement: Moderate Light

Epipremnum, or pothos plants, sometimes called the devil’s ivy, can come in many varieties, such as golden and neon pothos.

You may recognize their unique, heart-shaped leaves in the pictures below. This fast-growing plant thrives in warm, humid environments, making it a great choice for your bathroom.

And because this plant does well in moderate-light situations, it is an excellent choice to cling to your shower curtain or hang from a hook near the window.

One of the really convenient qualities of pothos is that some varieties can grow in water, which is an attractive option if you don’t necessarily want a pot of dirt hanging in your shower.

Hanging hooks also work well because they allow airflow below them and give these high-level varieties room to grow upward while still getting ample sun rays all day.

Spider Plant

Light Requirement: Moderate-Bright, Not-Direct Light

Chlorophytum comosum, or spider plants, are very popular house plants as they are a low maintenance plant that prefers to be left alone – perfect for forgetting about in the bathroom.

This plant needs indirect sunlight but should not receive direct sun exposure. To help achieve this, you should place this higher up on your wall to get enough natural light exposure daily.

This makes the top of a bathroom shelf the perfect place to place your spider plant.

The plant prefers to be slightly moist, so you could try a self-watering pot or a watering globe for a set-it-and-forget-it option.

Creeping Fig
Light Requirement: Moderate-Bright, Not-Direct Light

Ficus pumila, also known as creeping fig, sometimes called fig ivy, is a vine that does well indoors and out.

This is an excellent plant for a bit more humid areas, like the bathroom. These guys love their hanging hooks and can handle being at eye level in the bathroom.

The green foliage has natural creases, which give this plant its distinctive look and extra surface space to make contact with water droplets from your shower head or bathtub faucet.

Just note that this plant requires soil that can dry out fully; the roots can not sit in water for an extended period of time.