Western windows allow a strong afternoon sun, which creates conditions in-between southern and eastern windows. There are so many plants that love a strong moderate light and we have found the ones that work best for bathrooms. Here are the best plants for west facing bathroom windows:
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Rubber Plant
Rubber plants (Ficus elastica) are sometimes called rubber trees, as they can be anywhere from a nice medium sized houseplant to a large indoor plant that is more tree-like. It is easily the least finicky ficus to grow and adds so much character to your bathroom. Just plant it and move on. It also love the strong afternoon sun of a western window, so is perfect for strong moderate light bathrooms.
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Rubber Plant Stats:
- Light Preference: Medium Light to Bright, Indirect Light
- Temperature Preference: 50 to 85 degrees
- How often to water: Allow soil to dry out before watering
- How often to Fertilize: annually
- Pet Friendliness: Toxic to dogs and cats
- Size: up to 80 feet in nature
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) grows wonderfully in direct, bright sunlight. Which is why it works for both southern windows and western windows. 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. It is very hardy. So even if you forget about it for a while, it will survive. Overall, with its affinity for strong afternoon light, it is one of the best plants for west facing bathroom windows.
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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. So next time your friend is moving into a west facing bathroom, make sure to give them a beautiful jade plant!
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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
