Even the best bathroom gets stinky. Bathrooms are inherently smelly places. So, how do you get rid of the bad scents and replace them with spa-like ones? Plants, of course! There are a lot of wonderfully fragrant plants out there that do great in the high humidity of bathrooms. Here are the best plants to get rid of bathroom smells:
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Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is such a wonderfully fragrant plant that its oil is often used in lotions, perfumes, and cosmetics because of its soothing scent. It is even said to relieve stress, make it easier to breathe, and increase the body’s airflow. There is no better aromatic plant to transform your average bathroom into a calming oasis. That being said, there are many species of Eucalyptus and not all of them are suitable for indoor use due to their size. The one we recommend is the Eucalyptus gunnii as it grows at a nice slow pace. However, it does need about six hours of sun a day from a south-facing window. So, this is for sunny bathrooms only. Now, let’s learn about one of the best plants to get rid of bathroom smells:
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Eucalyptus Stats:
- Light Preference: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Temperature Preference: Above 50 degrees
- How often to water: Water when top 1/3 of soil is dry
- How often to Fertilize: Every 2 months
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to Dogs and Cats
- Size: Outdoors can grow to 80 feet. Prune frequently to keep it indoor size. If it grows too big may need to replant outside.
Orchids
Orchids are beautiful, smell good, and, best of all, LOVE humidity — could there be a more perfect bathroom plant? Every orchid has a different scent. Here is a list of favorite fragrances based on orchid type to help you pick out what orchid is best for you: Brassavola nodosa for a Lily-of-the-Valley scent, Rhynchostylis gigantea for a citrus scent, Cattleya walkeriana for a vanilla and cinnamon scent, Miltoniopisis santanaei for a pansy scent, Miltoniopisis santanaei for a vanilla and jasmine scent, Aeranthes grandalena for a jasmine scent, Maxillaria tenuifolia for a coconut scent, Miltoniopsis santanaei for a rose scent, and Dendrobuim anosmum for a berry scent.
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Orchid Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright, Indirect Light
- Temperature Preference: 50 to 80 degrees
- How often to water: Water only when soil is dried out
- How often to Fertilize: An old saying is to fertilize orchids “weakly, weekly”
- Pet Friendliness: In General is Non-Toxic to Dogs and Cats but make sure to double check for your specific hybrid
- Size: Depends on specific Orchid type
Mint
Mint (Lamiaceae mentha) is one of those scents that are refreshing. Think minty fresh breath or lotion infused with spearmint. The scent immediately brings to mind the words clean and crisp. Mint is also really easy to grow and loves humidity. In fact, mind is so grow-able that it has a bad reputation for taking over outdoor gardens. Luckily, there is no such fear with our potted mint plants indoors. Still, any mint your grow in your bathroom is for scent only. Grow the mint for your mojitos elsewhere please!
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Mint Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright, Indirect Light
- Temperature Preference: 55 to 70 degrees
- How often to water: Water when upper part of soil starts to get dry
- How often to Fertilize: Annually
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to dogs and cats
- Size: Up to 2 feet
Arabian Jasmine
The Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) has stunning white flowers and is fragrant enough to make even the stinkiest bathroom smell like heaven. Its perfume has even won the hearts of entire countries, making it the national plant of the Philippines and one of three national plants of Indonesia. As a tropical plant, it loves humidity — perfect for bathrooms.
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Arabian Jasmine Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright Light
- Temperature Preference: 70 to 90 degrees
- How often to water: Water when upper part 2 inches of soil starts to get dry
- How often to Fertilize: Monthly
- Pet Friendliness: Non-Toxic to dogs and cats
- Size: Up to 10 feet in the wild
Tea Rose Begonia
The Tea Rose Begonia (Begonia fibrous hybrid) petals are a beautiful light pink that will add just a hint of color to your bathroom. Its fragrant blooms are enhanced in humidity — refreshing itself during those steamy showers or hot baths. The fragrance is quite sweet — if you close your eyes, you will feel like you are in a luxurious spa. That is why it is one of the best plants to get rid of bathroom smells.
Tea Rose Begonia Stats:
- Light Preference: Bright, Filtered Light
- Temperature Preference: Above 60 degrees
- How often to water: Keep soil most but never soggy
- How often to Fertilize: Weekly
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to dogs and cats
- Size: Up to 30 inches
