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Everyone knows the shampoo ad with the woman enjoying a shower under a tropical canopy. Not everyone can achieve that dream, but with the right plants you can re-create the feeling. Plants in the bathroom help you relax and forget your everyday stresses – without being bothered by tropical mosquitoes! Before you get stuck in, we’ve got some practical tips for you:
The magic of nature and the recipe for creating it
Research has shown that green plants enhance well-being so it’s no surprise that they are also being used to turn the bathroom into a green oasis. However, not every plant will thrive in this environment. The most important factor for happy bathroom plants is light, which they should ideally get directly from the window. All that heating, bathing, showering and ventilating also expose your green bathroom companions to substantial temperature fluctuations. To make sure that your bathtime relaxation is not undone by too much worrying about your plants, it’s best to choose some uncomplicated botanical specimens.
Robust basic model
Tropical plants with thick leaves such as anthuriums and succulents are very suitable for rooms with high humidity. They’re also very forgiving if you forget to water them occasionally, because they store water in their leaves. Aloë and spider plants also love bathrooms. Small cacti randomly scattered in various places provide some variety.
Exotic spots of colour
For a real explosion of colour you need to call upon orchids. Free them from their pots and wrap them in moss or even suspend them from the ceiling so that they can get the necessary moisture direct from the air. You can try our kokedama DIY for yourself at home.
For a real tropical sensation opt for medium-sized indoor trees such as the elephant’s foot or the money tree, or the peace lily, fern and above all the Swiss cheese plant! They can hide everything around the bath and the shower, giving you a spa experience resembling a jungle retreat…
