Add Greenery
Plants add life and a spa-like atmosphere. Real or faux, greenery makes bathrooms feel fresh.
Time Required
10-15 minutes
Cost
$10-50
Difficulty
Very Easy
Best Real Plants for Bathrooms
These plants thrive in humid, low-light bathroom environments:
Pothos (Devil's Ivy)
Nearly unkillable. Trails beautifully from shelves. Tolerates low light. Water when soil is dry.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Architectural, modern look. Thrives on neglect. Water every 2-3 weeks. Tolerates no windows.
Peace Lily
Beautiful white blooms. Loves humidity. Droops dramatically when thirsty, then perks right up.
Spider Plant
Easy, produces babies you can propagate. Adaptable to any light. Air-purifying.
Boston Fern
Loves humidity - perfect for bathrooms. Needs indirect light. Looks lush in hanging basket.
Air Plants (Tillandsia)
No soil needed. Mist 2-3x per week or soak monthly. Display on shells, driftwood, or in glass.
Bathroom Light Conditions
- No window: Snake plant, pothos, ZZ plant, or faux plants
- Small/frosted window: Peace lily, ferns, philodendron
- Bright window: Aloe, orchids, air plants, most tropical plants
- Skylight: Almost any plant will thrive with overhead light + humidity
Faux Plant Options
No shame in faux - especially for windowless bathrooms or frequent travelers:
Good Faux Plants
- • Eucalyptus stems in vase
- • Faux succulents
- • Preserved moss
- • Quality silk pothos
Tips for Realistic Look
- • Put in real pot with rocks
- • Bend stems naturally
- • Dust regularly
- • Mix with real plants
Placement Ideas
- Counter: Small succulent or air plant next to sink
- Shelf: Trailing pothos or small fern
- Corner: Tall snake plant in decorative pot
- Hanging: Macrame hanger with Boston fern near window
- Window sill: Row of small plants or herb garden
- Vase: Fresh or faux eucalyptus/greenery stems
Pro Tips
- •Rotate with shower: Move plants into shower occasionally to get humidity and rinse dust off leaves.
- •Drainage is key: Use pots with drainage or rocks at bottom. Standing water kills plants.
- •Odd numbers: Groups of 1, 3, or 5 plants look more natural than even numbers.
- •Start small: One well-placed plant is better than overcrowding with many.