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Plants for small bathrooms: moisture-resistant options

With these tips, your bathroom will stop being just a functional corner and become a mini oasis

By Chrys Hadrian

Submitted at Jan 22, 2025, 7:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Natália Medeiros - Couple's Bathroom. Project for CASACOR Ceará 2021.

Natália Medeiros - Couple's Bathroom. Project for CASACOR Ceará 2021. (Esdras Guimarães)

Let's be honest: everyone loves a tidy bathroom, with a touch of nature to give it that space look. And even in small bathrooms full of steam from the shower, you can have plants! In fact, some types love this more humid atmosphere and even thrive in these corners. Here are some tips for those who want to bring more greenery into the bathroom without the hassle.

Samambaia (Nephrolepis exaltata)


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Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) (Disclosure/Disclosure)

For those thinking of having a bathroom that looks like a tropical jungle, the fern is the right choice! It loves humidity and looks great hanging or on an elevated stand. Just remember: it doesn't like dry air very much, so the steam from the bath is practically a gift for it.

Asplenium (Asplenium nidus)


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Asplenio (Asplenium nidus) (Wikimedia Commons/CASACOR)

The asplenium is a super stylish option for bathrooms, with its wavy, shiny leaves. Being from the same family as ferns, it adapts very well to humid environments with indirect light. Easy to care for and full of charm!

Calathea (Calathea spp.)


safe plants for dogs and cats

Calathea (Calathea spp.) (Disclosure/CASACOR)

If you like a plant with stylized leaves, calathea is the queen of natural design. It's also a lover of humidity! Just be careful not to let the soil get soggy and rot the roots.

St. George's Sword (Sansevieria trifasciata)


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Espada-de-São-Jorge (Sansevieria trifasciata) (Unsplash/Divulgação)

This plant is practically a wild card for decoration. It adapts easily to any environment and, although it doesn't depend on humidity to survive, it doesn't complain about steam and does well in places with little light.

Peperomia (Peperomia spp.)


peperomia

Peperômia (Peperomia spp.) (Pinterest/CASACOR)

If your bathroom is small and you want something compact and beautiful, peperomia is perfect. It comes in a variety of shapes and textures, with leaves that can be smooth or ribbed. The best thing is that it adapts well to indirect light and doesn't need much water.

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