Does your bathroom have an abundance of direct light? Is it bright and sunny? Does it have ample window light? Then here are the top five bathroom plants for you:
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Peruvian Apple Cactus
Bring the Southwest into your bathroom with a Peruvian Apple Cactus (Cereus repandus). This plant has a classic cactus look, which will add texture and character to your look. Because this fella doesn’t require much TLC and can grow in even the driest of environments, it is perfect for any type of bathroom. From the guest room that is never used to your master that you shower in daily — this cactus will grow and thrive. It loves sunlight, so is perfect for any bathroom with wonderful window light.
Peruvian Apple Cactus Stats:
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Temperature Preference: 50 to 75 degrees
- How often to water: Allow soil to fully dry before watering
- How often to Fertilize: Every ten days only during June through August
- Size: 12 inches to 25 feet tall — prune to keep down to reasonable side
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) grows wonderfully in direct, bright sunlight. It is also the perfect plant for a bathroom as it works in conjunction with many items found in the medicine cabinet. Everyone knows it helps treat burns, but it also has been shown to do so much more. Read this article to identify ways to use the Aloe Vera in your bathroom. In addition, it adds a little green to your bathroom. Like the Peruvian Apple Cactus, this plant does great in dry conditions like a guest bathroom. It is very hardy. So even if you forget about it for a while, it will survive.
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Aloe Vera Stats:
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Temperature Preference: 55 to 80 degrees
- How often to water: Allow soil to fully dry before watering
- How often to Fertilize: yearly
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to dogs and cats
- Size: two feet
Jade Plant
The Jade Plant (Crassula ovata), like the Aloe Vera, is a beautiful succulent plant. It also loves bright, sunny areas. These are popular gift plants, due to the belief that they bring good luck and wealth to their recipients. On top of bringing joy with their green, oval-shaped leaves; the Jade plant will sometimes flower in the winter. These beautiful, white flowers are so fragrant that they can help rid your bathroom of odors.
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Jade Plant Stats:
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Temperature Preference: 65 to 70 degrees
- How often to water: Water enough so soil is moist but not wet
- How often to Fertilize: weekly
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to dogs and cats
- Size: up to six feet
Umbrella Grass
The Umbrella Grass (Cyperus alternifolius) is a super stylish and unique addition to any bathroom. It loves sun and water — meaning you cannot kill this plant by over-watering (yay!). The key to this plant is making sure it doesn’t dry out. As such, it is perfect for bathrooms with a lot of use because of its love for wet environments.
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Umbrella Grass:
- Light Preference: Full Sun to Medium Shade
- Temperature Preference: 50 to 72 degrees
- How often to water: Water liberally — do not let dry out
- How often to Fertilize: weekly
- Size: 18 to 60 inches
Ponytail Palm
The Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is the perfect bathroom decor for an ocean-side resort spa feel. It loves bright, sunny bathrooms and will make you feel like you are on a tropical beach as you put your own hair in a pony. In addition, the frilly top and bulbous bottom will add a little spunk to your bathroom.
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Ponytail Palm Stats:
- Light Preference: Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Temperature Preference: 65 to 75 degrees
- How often to water: Water enough so soil is moist but not wet approx. every 7-14 days
- How often to Fertilize: monthly
- Pet Friendliness: Not toxic to dogs and cats
- Size: up to fifteen feet
