Best bathroom plants
Bathrooms are humid, often low-light, and frequently forgotten about when it comes to plants — which makes them perfect for a small, tough collection. These houseplants cope with steam, indirect light, and irregular watering.
A bathroom plant needs to tolerate higher humidity, lower light, and temperature swings when the shower runs. The plants below all thrive in these conditions, and every one has a full care guide.
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What plants grow well in a bathroom?
Pothos, Snake plant, Peace lily, Spider plant, Parlor palm, and Boston fern all do well in bathrooms — they tolerate low light and benefit from the extra humidity. All are on this list.
Do bathroom plants need a window?
A small window helps, but it's not essential. Snake plant, ZZ plant, and Pothos cope with the dim light of a windowless bathroom better than most plants.
Does shower steam count as watering?
No — steam adds humidity to the air around the leaves but doesn't reach the roots. You still need to water the potting mix regularly. That said, high humidity means you can water a little less often than in a dry room.