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House plants can transform a home. Whether starting your collection from scratch, or trying to keep an existing plant alive, our experts have all the advice you need – from choosing the right plant, to learning where to put it and tackling common pests and problems.
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Air plants don't require soil as they are epiphytes – they attach themselves to other plants or objects using their roots. They absorb nutrients and moisture from the air and rain. In the home they thrive in a warm and humid environment in bright but indirect light. They can be hung or mounted on the wall, making them a great option for small spaces.
Moth orchids thrive in warmth and humidity so are ideal for well-used bathrooms with heating to keep the temperature always above 16°C. Bright but indirect light is preferable, such as close to an east-facing window.
Anthuriums add an exotic touch to bathrooms, as they have heart-shaped, glossy leaves and bright red spathes. Native to tropical rainforests, they thrive in well-used, warm bathrooms.

Plants for Bathrooms

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Advice on creating a closed or open terrarium, with our pick of the best plants to use.

Terrariums

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Unusually for a succulent, Flaming Katy, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, is grown for its flowers. It bears glossy, dark green leaves and masses of flowers for weeks on end, in a variety of colours.
Crassula ’Buddha’s Temple’ is an unusual, eye-catching plant with upward facing leaves that resemble a Chinese temple.
Each 'bead' of the string of pearls (or string of beads) plant (Senecio rowleyanus) is actually a succulent, modified leaf. All this low-maintenance house plant requires is a bright, ideally in a hanging container where the dangling stems can be fully appreciated.

Succulents

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Haworthia cymbiformis (Cathedral window haworthia)
Haworthia are not only slow-growing, but when they reach maturity they're not likely to be more than 25cm tall. There are many small varieties to choose from – Haworthia cymbiformis grows to 8cm tall. This tiny succulent has striped, pale green leaves that curve up, often described as boat-shaped. It thrives in bright, indirect light on an east- or west-facing windowsill.
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Tillandsia ionantha (air plant)
Air plants don't need compost and are often displayed in terrariums or hanging glass balls, growing on bark or rocks. Tillandsia ionantha is a small species that grows on trees in South American rainforests. It has a compact nature and its leaves turn red for around six weeks when in flower, making a striking plant for a bathroom or kitchen.
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Fittonia albivensis, (nerve plant)
Fittonia albivensis is commonly known as mosaic or nerve plant, due to its patterned leaves, which can be green, orange or lime with white or pink veins. Its slow-growing, compact nature makes it ideal for small spaces and it thrives in the humid conditions of a closed terrarium.
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Pachyphytum overiferum (moonstones)
This succulent is known as moonstones, perhaps because its leaves resemble pebbles with their silver colouring and round shape. It's a low-maintenance plant, as it needs minimal watering, and ideal for adding interest to a sunny windowsill.
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Opuntia cactus (prickly pear)
The most common opuntia cactus is named bunny ears, after its large flat stems, which often grow in pairs. Although it can grow to 50cm, it's slow growing and can be kept compact by removing stems and using them to create new plants. Place in a warm bright spot and water only when the compost is dry.
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Air plant (Tillandsia species)
Air plants don't require soil as they are epiphytes – they attach themselves to other plants or objects using their roots. They absorb nutrients and moisture from the air and rain. In the home they thrive in a warm and humid environment in bright but indirect light. They can be hung or mounted on the wall, making them a great option for small spaces.
Moth orchids thrive in warmth and humidity so are ideal for well-used bathrooms with heating to keep the temperature always above 16°C. Bright but indirect light is preferable, such as close to an east-facing window. Crassula Ovata, Best Plants, Bathroom Plants
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Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis species)
Moth orchids thrive in warmth and humidity so are ideal for well-used bathrooms with heating to keep the temperature always above 16°C. Bright but indirect light is preferable, such as close to an east-facing window.
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Bird's Nest Fern
Flamingo Flower
Flamingo flower (Anthurium species)
Anthuriums add an exotic touch to bathrooms, as they have heart-shaped, glossy leaves and bright red spathes. Native to tropical rainforests, they thrive in well-used, warm bathrooms.
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Jade plant (Crassula ovata)
The jade plant is a succulent sub-shrub with jade-green, fleshy leaves and thick stems that become woody with age. As a succulent, jade plant can handle direct sunlight and infrequent watering, making it ideal for a sunny bathroom that's not used very often.
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Ficus Elastica
Rubber plant (Ficus elastica)
The rubber plant is named after the rubbery white latex that runs through its stems and branches, which was once used to make rubber. Rubber plant thrives in humid environments and can handle bright, indirect sunlight. It's an excellent, low maintenance choice for a steamy bathroom.
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Bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus)
Bird's nest fern has an attractive upright habit, with glossy, curly fronds. It thrives in a slightly shaded spot and at most temperature levels, but needs high levels of humidity.
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Common House Plants
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is easy to grow and is a common house plant. It thrives in direct sunlight and needs very little watering.
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Philodendron xanadu
Philodendron xanadu is an easy-to-grow plant with large, dramatic leaves. It prefers high levels of humidity and plenty of indirect light, although it will cope if your bathroom is on the dry and dark side. Don't let it sit in direct light, or the leaves may scorch.
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Chlorophytum Comosum
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Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plant is one of the easiest plants to grow, and can handle high levels of humidity. It's tolerant of cooler temperatures and lower light, although it does best in bright, indirect light.
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Potted Ferns
Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Boston fern thrives in bright but indirect light with good levels of humidity, making it perfect for a steamy bathroom. Like all potted ferns it does require regular watering but is otherwise easy to grow.