20 Houseplants That Love Bathrooms — And A Few That Don't

If you are lucky enough to have a window-lit bathroom, here are a few plants that would love to call it home.

Between its shower and sink, the bathroom tends to be the most humid room in a home. "The relative humidity of a bathroom is usually somewhere between like 30 and 50%," says Bullene, which is a prime range for many tropical plants native to warm, humid environments. She adds that the ficus, fern, and philodendron families in particular will appreciate the extra moisture. Some of these might actually grow to be more robust in a bathroom environment than they would in another room. You might notice your philodendron or pothos, for example, latching onto bathroom surfaces or starting to climb walls. "It becomes more like its native self when you create an environment that's closer to its native habitat," Bullene explains. Here are a few popular houseplants that will flourish in the warmth and humidity:

A few telltale signs that your plant is holding in too much moisture include brown, black, and mushy leaves, wilting, and slow growth. Excess moisture can also attract pests. If your bathroom plant is starting to show these signs, start by watering it less often. If that doesn't help, you might need to move it to another room and give it a few weeks to acclimate to its new environment before reassessing.

Bathrooms with natural light provide warmth and humidity that many tropical houseplants love. However, houseplants that are native to dry environments might not dig the bathroom as much. When in doubt, look up where your houseplant grows in the wild and consider whether your bathroom provides similar conditions.