Within the confined space of the bathroom, having the lush greenery of plants will help liven up the space. Aside from their aesthetic appeal, they also bring about several benefits especially applicable to Singapore’s hot and humid climate, such as purifying the air and regulating humidity levels.
Transform your bathroom with these five beautiful and functional plants that thrive in a bathroom environment and are low-maintenance with minimal care required.
1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Snake plants are versatile and can live with indirect lighting which makes them perfect for the bathroom. They are also known for their air-purifying properties which can help freshen up your bathroom throughout the day.
For those who wants to save even more hassle, snake plants can be water propagated making it cleaner and easier to manage.
Care Tips: For soil propagation, use well-draining soil and allow for the top inch or two of the soil to dry out completely before watering again. For water propagation, change the water every one to two weeks and ensure that roots are submerged.
2. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
The Lucky Bamboo plant is known as an easy-care indoor houseplant that can be grown hydroponically. They thrive in bright, indirect light, a condition well fulfilled by the bathroom. In Singapore itself, they are popular for their good Feng Shui, symbolizing luck and good fortune.
Care Tips: Keep the roots of lucky bamboo submerged in water at all times and use distilled or filtered water. Change the water every one to two weeks or keep the soil consistently moist.
3. Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus are best liked for the spa-like experience they invoke in the bathroom especially when a bundle is hung near the shower. The aroma of the eucalyptus plant gets released with steam from the shower releases and it has been helpful in clearing sinuses and boosting relaxation.
Care Tips: Avoid direct sun exposure and allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings while ensuring that the soil retains moisture.
4. Boston Ferns (Nephrolepis Exaltata)
Boston Ferns are loved for the pop of green they add to any space with their graceful arching fronds. They are also fans of humidity making the steamy bathroom the perfect place for it to thrive.
Care Tips: Keep the soil consistently moist and mist the leaves regularly.
5. Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum)
Another popular houseplant is the Money Plant, regarded as beginner friendly due to its low maintenance and easy propagation while providing air-purifying qualities. The Money Plant is also known for its symbolic qualities to bring about good luck and prosperity.
Care Tips: Place in well-lit area or with filtered light but avoid direct sunlight. Allow the top inch of the soil to dry between waterings and ensure good drainage.
Pleasing to the eyes and our health, having plants in your bathroom is definitely something to be considered when doing up your bathroom!
