Brunnings fans, ever feel like your bathroom was secretly the easiest place to grow plants?

June 4, 2025

7 Lush Bathroom Plants Perfect for Steamy, Low-Light Spaces

There’s something oddly satisfying about stepping into a bathroom that feels like a rainforest escape. A leafy corner, a trailing vine on the window ledge, maybe even a fern softening the shelf edge—it’s the small green touches that make a space feel like yours.

If you've struggled to keep plants alive in the house, here's the wild twist: your bathroom might have secretly been the perfect nursery all along. Thanks to warm showers, indirect light, and built-up humidity, bathrooms are a haven for moisture-loving plants that hate dry air and forgetful watering habits.

Used to kill every houseplant? These might change your luck

Steamy environments mimic the tropical rainforests these plants come from. And unlike the finicky foliage that crisps up in your living room, these beauties thrive on the very same mist that fogs your bathroom mirror.

No greenhouse. No humidifier. Just your daily shower magic.

The Best Plants for Your Bathroom (And Why They Actually Love It There)

Boston Fern
With big feathery fronds that almost beg to be touched, the Boston Fern loves damp air. Pop it on a shelf or hang it in a corner—it’ll love the steam and reward you with lush growth.
Peace Lily
Not only stunning, but downright forgiving. The Peace Lily’s broad leaves filter indoor air (bonus!) and its natural home is the understory of rainforests. That means low light + waterfall-style moisture = perfect pairing.
Spider Plant
This ‘70s throwback is surprisingly hip again—and hardy as heck. A little mist, indirect sunlight, and you’ll have new shoots popping out like popcorn. Great for shelves or hanging pots.
Bird’s Nest Fern
Crisp green, wavy-edged leaves make this one a visual standout. It prefers indirect light and thrives in warm, steamy places. It also doesn’t mind being a little root-bound, so no rush to re-pot.
Philodendron
Low-light tolerant and basically fine with being a little ignored. Its heart-shaped leaves will climb, trail, or twist around whatever you offer—making it perfect for creative bathroom decor moments.
Zanzibar Gem (ZZ Plant)
Loyal, low-maintenance, and almost impossible to kill. If you’ve struggled before, this one’s for you. It prefers to be left alone, but still loves the humidity—you’ll just need to wipe its glossy leaves now and then to keep it looking sharp.
Orchids (Phalaenopsis)
Keen to add a little elegance? Don’t be scared. Orchids adore warm, moist air and east-facing windows. They’ll bloom longer in a bathroom than a cold lounge room any day.

Where Should You Put Plants In The Bathroom?

Bathrooms can be tricky depending on layout, but here are some easy wins:

Shower niche or windowsill: Perfect spot for humidity lovers like ferns or peace lilies.
Floating shelves: Line them with trailing vines or a set of matching spider plants.
Hang from the ceiling: Use hooks and macramé holders to make use of vertical space without taking up bench areas.
Toilet cistern lids or back of the bowl: Yes, really. Small pots with ZZ plants or orchids thrive there.

A Few Must-Know Tips for Bathroom Plant Success

“Bathrooms are basically mini greenhouses. You just need to choose the right cast of characters.”
– Candeece, Garden Team

Rotate once a month: Even shade-lovers like a change of angle. Helps them grow evenly.
Don’t overwater: Steamy air makes soil stay moist longer. Stick your finger in before adding more.
Clean leaves regularly: Dust and fluff can block light. A quick wipe brings back that glossy green glow.
Watch the temperature: If your bathroom gets really cold overnight, shift your plant somewhere warmer until spring rolls around.

What if your plant hates your bathroom? (It happens)

Not every space strikes the same balance of air, light, and warmth. Some bathrooms feel more like caves, while others get full sunlight for half the day. If your leafy mate looks a bit glum after a few weeks, don’t panic. Try moving it closer to a window, or letting the room air out more often.

And if it still sulks? That doesn’t mean you failed. It just means you’ve learned what not to do next time—and that’s worth just as much as a thriving fern.

Steamy Spaces. Happier Plants. Simpler Wins.

What if your morning shower didn’t just clear your head—but grew a rainforest, too?

Your bathroom has the power to nurture beauty right under your nose: lush leaves, happy ferns, even blooms where you least expect them. Bathroom plants don’t just survive in the steam—they need it. And that means one less thing to stress over.

Let your plants do what they were built to do. Thrive where others can't.

Cheers to greener mornings,

Candeece

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