Go ahead, turn your bathroom into a lush, plant-filled oasis.
The number one rule to follow before bringing home a new plant baby is to consider its new environment.
This classic houseplant is easy to care for, as it doesnt require a lot of sunlight.
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Just be careful not to set this leafy planttooclose to the windowsill because its leaves are prone to sunburn.
Pothos
The experts agree:Pothosis a hardy, easy-to-care-for plant that can survive in most spaces.
Erin from The Sill says that’s why it’s sometimes called the “cubicle plant.”
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Although it doesn’t need the high humidity of a bathroom, it’ll tolerate it.
Plus, it can survive lower light levels and irregular watering.
Set the plant near a window, as it appreciates bright, direct light.
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Calathea
Calatheas are well-suited for most bathrooms.
They respond well to humidity and can tolerate indirect light.
Give it high or low humidity and lots or a little light, it just doesn’t care.
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Its most common complaint is when it gets too much attention in the form of overwatering.
Once every two to three weeks will do.
Thesnake plant’s growthpattern is what makes it appealing for the bathroom.
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Infeng shuiterms, its strong, upright shape brings positive energy to a room.
It likes medium-to-high humidity and bright indirect light.
Just ensure that water doesn’t touch its leaves, or they’ll turn brown.
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African violets do well in bright but not direct sunlight.
If the leaves turn light green, there’s too much light.
Thin and dark green leaves or a leggy plant means there’s too little.
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Bamboo
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Ever notice how many spas are decorated withbamboo plants?
To create a spa-like environment in your bathroom, a bamboo plant is a good bet.
Where many orchid parents go wrong is providing improper soil and watering.
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