What plants are suitable for growing in the bathroom? Recommendations for greenery in small, high-humidity spaces
The bathroom is small and damp, and you want to add some green plants for a bit of life? Don't worry, today I'll recommend a few super suitable ones, each a little bathroom expert that even beginners can grow easily.
Jili Hong:Jili Hong, the name alone sounds festive, and its looks live up to the name. Its leaves are a bright red-green, with a bit of golden edging, and placed in a bathroom corner it instantly becomes a bright spot. The key is that it can really stand up to moisture; even when the bathroom is steamy during a shower, the leaves won't go limp. Note, though, that although it tolerates shade, it can't do without light entirely. Let it get a few minutes of scattered light every day, otherwise the leaf color will fade. Don't water too often either; water again when the soil under your hand feels a bit dry, to avoid root rot, since the bathroom itself is already damp enough.
Golden King:Golden King is a moisture-tolerant champion in the Araceae family. Its leaves are large and glossy, dark green with a hint of golden veining, and look full of life. Even a tiny bathroom can fit it; even in a wall-mounted pot, its vines can trail downward, saving a lot of space. It has high humidity requirements, and the bathroom environment suits it perfectly, so even if you occasionally forget to open the window for ventilation, it's fine. Golden King is a bit afraid of sun, though, so never put it in direct light near a window, or the leaves may get scorched spots. Placing it next to the sink is quite suitable.
Orange Jessamine:Orange Jessamine may surprise some people; isn't this a flower that smells quite fragrant? Actually, it can survive in the bathroom too, and with plenty of benefits. Its leaves are small, dark green, and carry a faint scent that can slightly mask bathroom odors. However, Orange Jessamine is a bit more light-loving than the previous two, so it's best placed in a bathroom with a window where it can get two or three hours of sun each day. Watering must be controlled; its roots fear waterlogging, so wait until the soil is completely dry before watering each time. Usually you can mist the leaves a bit, which maintains humidity and also keeps the leaves cleaner.
Umbrella Tree:Umbrella Tree is famous for being easy to grow. Its leaves are like a duck's webbed feet, separated piece by piece, with a very distinctive shape, and placing it in the bathroom adds plenty of natural atmosphere. It tolerates both drought and moisture well; even if you occasionally forget to water it on a business trip, it recovers quickly after you replenish water. Umbrella Tree has low light requirements and can adapt to a darker bathroom, though moving it outside regularly for some fresh air is better. It also has a small bonus: it's said to absorb some odors from the air, making the bathroom air fresher.
Actually, the key to growing plants in the bathroom is to find varieties that aren't afraid of moisture and aren't picky about light. The four above each have their own benefits: Jili Hong has high ornamental value, Golden King is strongly moisture-tolerant, Orange Jessamine can remove odors, and Umbrella Tree is easy to care for. Whether your bathroom is big or small, you can always find a suitable one.