Today I’m going to give you a list of 9 low light plants for the bathroom! Because, let’s face it, most of us don’t have large, beautiful windows that overlook the ocean from our luxurious bathtubs. Even though are bathrooms are dark, we can still make them feel luxurious with our plant choice! Now the only question is which plants will be able to survive my dark, humid bathroom? Well, here they are…
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #1: English Ivy – Hedera helix
This beautiful vine does great in low light situations. When you choose your English ivy, make sure to choose one with solid green leaves rather than white or yellow variegation. The green varieties do a lot better with low light conditions.
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #2: Nerve Plant – Fittonia spp.
This colorful plant not only looks stunning, but it also prefers indirect light over direct sunlight. But be aware that the lower the light levels, the less bright this plant’s colors will be.
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #3: Prayer Plant – Maranta leuconeura
The Prayer Plant does surprisingly well in low light conditions and it absolutely loves extra humidity. Just be sure to place it in well-draining soil as this plant doesn’t like to stay wet.
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #4: Rabbit’s Foot Fern – Davallia denticulata
Rabbit’s foot fern is known for its thick, furry roots that make quite a bold statement! And, as all ferns, this plant does well with moist bathroom conditions.
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #5: Slipper Orchid – Paphiopedilum
The slipper orchid is the type of orchid that does the best in lower light conditions. Imagine having one of these beautiful orchids in your bathroom!
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #6: Bird’s Nest Fern – Asplenium nidus
This fern is a personal favorite! I love how the thick, wavy leaves are sure to make a bold, tropical statement wherever they are placed! And, for a fern, this little guy isn’t nearly as messy as some other ferns can be.
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #7: Bamboo Palm – Chamaedorea seifrizii
Bamboo Palm does better in low light than any of the other indoor palm trees. It also loves the added humidity found in most bathrooms. This extra humidity will also help keep the leaf tips from turning brown!
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #8: Guzmania Bromeliad – Guzmania spp.
Bromeliads are nice plants to own in that they are slow growing, so they require little maintenance other than watering. They will also look great for years before they have an approximate 6 month long flower, and then they will produce new offsets while the parent plant will decline. This makes them incredibly easy-going plants!
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Low Light Plants for the Bathroom #9: Fancy-leafed Begonia – Begonia spp.
Fancy-leafed begonia needs less light than flowering begonias. And it’s a good thing, too, because with their colorful foliage, these plants can really brighten up any dark space!
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That’s it for my list! Remember, you can get away with placing any plant in poor lighting if you get two identical plants. Simply place one plant in good lighting and the other in the poor lighting, then switch them once a week! This will give each one enough light to stay healthy and still look good. And feel free to leave any questions and comments below! I absolutely love hearing from you!
Happy Digging!
Thanks. Your tips on propigation were quite helful.
Ron A