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Houseplants that thrive and purify your bathroom air

What plants are suitable for growing in the bathroom?
What plants are suitable for growing in the bathroom?
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6:24 PM EDT, September 9, 2024

Houseplants not only add a decorative touch but also offer practical benefits. Some can thrive in the bathroom, helping remove toxins and unpleasant odors.

The bathroom is one of the most essential rooms in the house. It's where we start and end our day. We want it to be clean, fragrant, and pleasant. To achieve this, consider placing a few plants in it. Certain species purify the air from toxins and eliminate excess moisture. Here, we explain which plants are suitable for growing in the bathroom.

Which plants are suitable for growing in the bathroom?

Specific conditions in the bathroom promote the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi, which can cause a bad smell. How can you get rid of it? After each bath, open the door wide to ventilate the room. Don't forget to clean regularly.

Plants suitable for growing in the bathroom can also help. These include the Boston fern, peace lily, prayer plant, and monstera. The Boston fern is very easy to grow. It requires suitable soil and must be generously watered, as this species thrives in a warm and humid environment. It will grow beautifully in the bathroom while purifying the air from excess toxins.

Another plant suitable for growing in the bathroom is the peace lily. According to NASA studies, it removes components such as acetone, benzene, ammonia, alcohol, formaldehyde, xylene, and trichloroethylene from the air. Its leaves also absorb excess moisture, preventing the growth of mold and fungi.

The prayer plant is famous for its unique, multicolored leaves. It thrives best in the shade and can be grown in a windowless bathroom; just remember to give it access to sunlight for two hours a day.

Place it in the bathroom. It will grow like never before

Monstera is one of the most popular houseplants. There are 37 different species of this plant worldwide. It occurs naturally in South and Central America, where it reaches up to 65 feet in height. It thrives best in a warm and humid environment. If you want to grow it in the bathroom, place it next to the window so it has constant access to light. After a few months, its perforated leaves will appear, a true room decoration.

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