12 Bathroom
Plants That
Thrive in
Humidity

A little indoor foliage can go a long way toward transforming your space, but not all plants will mesh well with the fluctuating temperatures and high humidity that a bathroom provides.

Still, there are plenty of plants that will thrive in this unique environment—
Here are the 20
best bathroom
plants you can buy.

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PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID

Native to the tropics in India, China, and Southeast Asia, the Phalaenopsis Orchid does best in a sunny, warm and humid space.

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ANTHURIUM

The Anthurium loves the extra humidity a bathroom can provide, & thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium, indirect light if need be.

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AIR PLANTS

Air plants are non-toxic and
don’t need soil to survive—so
it’s safe for your furry friends
and there’s no planter
or potting mix needed.

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MARBLE QUEEN POTHOS

Nicknamed the “cubicle plant” because of its tolerance of less-than-ideal environments, the Marble Queen Pothos is a hardy pick for any space.

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SPIDER PLANT

In the world of houseplants,
the spider plant has a
reputation for being one of the easiest to please. These guys
vibe on humidity!

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ALOE

The Aloe is part of the succulent family—meaning the humidity of
the bathroom alone may meet
its watering needs, and a little
indirect sun is all it requires.

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PEPEROMIA

Peperomia prefers a low light situation, and wavelengths from fluorescent bulbs can even keep it alive in lieu of sunlight.

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CAST IRON PLANT

This leafy plant is practically foolproof to maintain due to its preference for low light, infrequent watering, & its ability to adapt to
a wide range of temperatures.

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ETERNITY PLANT

This plant thrives in low to medium natural light. But note: The eternity plant (also known as the ZZ plant) is toxic to pets.

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LUCKY BAMBOO

There’s no better place for the bamboo plant to perch than, say,your bathroom sink, since this guy prefers low light situations (and actually
can’t tolerate too much sun).

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DRAGON TREE

Dragon trees also require only minimal light—low to medium, indirect and filtered sun suit them best—so that’s another win for the washroom.

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BROMELIAD

This tropical plant that boasts beautiful, variegated foliage & exotic, colorful blossoms, will happily suck down all the humidity your bathroom has to offer.

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