It takes a special type of plant to truly thrive when they are in the unique environment of a shower. They have to love humidity, crave water, and be ok with not always seeing constant sun. Still, when you find that special one, there is nothing better than having a shower plant, or two, or three, or a whole shower jungle. We have done the research for you and found the 5 best plants to put directly inside of your shower.
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Golden Pothos
The Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is such an easy shower plant. It looks great hanging inside of your shower with trailing leaves that can reach to the ground or as a potted plant on the shower shelf or floor. The golden pothos is almost impossible to kill, making it great for those who are just beginning on their shower plant journey. It also loves humid environments. Although it prefers bright, indirect light; it can do well in shade, as it is so versatile. It really is one of the best plants to put directly in inside your shower.
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Golden Pothos Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright, Filtered Light
- Temperature Preference: 60 to 85 degrees
- How often to water: Water when first quarter-inch starts to feel dry
- How often to Fertilize: Monthly
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to dogs, cats, humans
- Size: up to 10 feet
Peace Lily
The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) is a serene plant that will turn your humid bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary. No matter how hot your bath or shower, that steam is no match for the peace lily. Its leaves love to soak up excess moisture in the air. It also loves to filter the air. Stick this guy on your shower shelf or in a pot on the shower floor and your entire bathroom will feel happier and cleaner, with less chance of mold/mildew. It is like the peace lily was made to be in showers.
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Peace Lily Stats:
- Light Preference: Light Partial Shade to Low Light
- Temperature Preference: 68 to 85 degrees
- How often to water: Approx. every 7 days; keep soil moist; will sag when needs water
- How often to Fertilize: Every 6 months
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to cats and dogs
- Size: 24 inches to 50 inches
Boston Fern
The Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), also known as the sword fern, is a great plant for the shower and is especially beautiful as a hanging plant. It has long, delicate leaves that cascade over the edge of the basket. Yet, it is tough as nails. Ideally, the boston fern loves warm and humid conditions (hello, can you say showers?!?!). It loves moisture so much that drying out is the number one reason this fern passes away, so make sure to splash lots of water on it while you are showering. It also loves to get rid of any moisture or humidity in the air. So, hanging it as close to the steam from the shower as possible is recommended. Need a tutorial on how to hang your plants? We got you covered.
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Boston Fern Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright Light
- Temperature Preference: 60 to 78 degrees
- How often to water: Keep soil evenly moist
- How often to Fertilize: Monthly
- Pet Friendliness: Non-Toxic to Dogs and Cats
- Size: up to 3 feet
English Ivy
If you want a hanging plant or climbing vine that will make you feel like you are in a brisk English garden when you are really in your bathroom, then the English Ivy (Hedera helix) is for you. The English Ivy is really good at absorbing moisture through its leaves, so it keeps your air from getting too humid. Hang this fella right over your shower and it starts dehumidifying right away. You could even put it by a pipe or give it a post in the corner and let it climb. It will give your shower the romantic vibe it needs. It will also filter out a lot of bad chemicals. So, if you want an English summer garden, good romance vibe (sorry Gaga) in your shower then go straight for the English ivy. It is one of the best plants to put directly in inside your shower.
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English Ivy Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright, Indirect Light to Low Light
- Temperature Preference: 50 to 65 degrees
- How often to water: Keep evenly moist
- How often to Fertilize: Monthly
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to Dogs and Cats
- Size: 8 inches high and up to 15 feet long for vines
Tropical Pitcher Plant
Want something more unique than the typical shower plant? If you want people to look at your plant baby and truly say they’ve never seen a shower plant like it, then you want a Tropical Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes). This plant looks great as a hanging plant, on the shower shelf, or on the shower floor. The bell-shaped flowers certainly give the tropical pitcher plant a unique look. Even cooler, the plant is a carnivore. You read that right. This fella will eat up any and all bugs that dare to come near it. So, it will keep your shower free of insects. What a keeper! In addition, it will love being in your shower because of its affinity for moist soil, diffused light, and high humidity. That is what makes it one of the best plants to put directly in inside your shower.
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Tropical Pitcher Plant Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright, Indirect Light to Bright Light
- Temperature Preference: 60 to 85 degrees
- How often to water: Keep evenly moist
- How often to Fertilize: Feed occasionally with flies or other insects, freeze-dried bloodworms, crickets, flake fish food
- Pet Friendliness: Depends on specific species
- Size: Up to 49 feet in the wild
