5 Gorgeous Hanging Plants for Your Bathroom Jungle
The bathroom is one of the most overlooked rooms when it comes to interior decorating and bringing in more plants. However, adding some greenery is a wonderful way to freshen up this space and make it feel more welcoming.
Hanging plants are a perfect option for bathrooms since they don’t take up floor space and help brighten up high walls and ceilings. Here are 5 of my top picks for gorgeous hanging plants that will thrive in your bathroom’s environment:
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Let’s start with the classic, pothos. Also known as devil’s ivy, this vining plant is incredibly low-maintenance and one of the easiest houseplants to care for. Pothos thrive in low- to medium-light conditions and can even tolerate very low light, making them ideal for bathrooms.
They’re also happy with infrequent watering and don’t mind dry spells between waterings. I love how the heart-shaped leaves come in various colors, like golden, marble queen, and neon.
You can let the vines trail down in a lush cascade or keep them neatly trained up the side of a hanging pot. Pothos are tough as nails and very forgiving of occasional neglect. They’re guaranteed to brighten up your bathroom without much effort on your part.
Philodendron ‘Brazil’
If you want a plant with bigger, showier leaves than pothos, the Philodendron Brazil is a top pick. As the name suggests, these leaves come in a vibrant lime green with contrasting pink veins. I find the colors so cheerful and uplifting in a bathroom.
Like pothos, philodendrons thrive in low to medium light and are very tolerant of infrequent watering. However, they do prefer slightly more humidity, which makes bathrooms perfect. You’ll see these lush leaves unfurling continuously as the plant grows. Watching the trails of heart-shaped foliage spill over the edges of a hanging basket never fails to put a smile on my face.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
For a low-maintenance option that’s almost impossible to kill, you can’t go wrong with spider plants. Their grassy green leaves and long arching stems topped with white baby plantlets give them a wild, airy texture that I find suits bathrooms well.
Spider plants are true troopers; they can handle very low light, dry spells between waterings, and a wide range of temperatures. I’ve seen them thriving in bathrooms that get no direct light!
They remove toxins from the air too. Watching the plantlets develop roots and break away from the mother plant to start their own clump is very rewarding. Their airy texture also makes spider plants a great choice for hanging baskets
Chinese Evergreens (Aglaonema species)
If you want something with colorful leaves beyond green, Chinese evergreens are a great choice. They come in various leaf patterns and colors, like pink, white, and dark burgundy. I have an ‘Maria’ variety with dark leaves splashed in cream and pink—it always cheers me up in the bathroom! Chinese evergreens prefer medium to low light and appreciate high humidity, so bathrooms are perfect.
They can tolerate some dryness but prefer consistently moist soil. I find their leaves hold up well without fading over time like some other colorful foliage plants. Their dense habit also makes them suitable for hanging in baskets or planters.
Peperomia (Peperomia species)
For small-scale greenery, peperomias are wonderful bathroom-friendly plants. There are over 1,000 different species with an amazing variety of leaf shapes, sizes, and textures. Some of my favorites are ‘Rosso’ with its round burgundy leaves, ‘Pixie Lime’ with lime green rippled leaves, and ‘Watermelon’ peperomia, whose leaves look just like little green watermelons! Peperomias prefer medium to low light and average indoor conditions.
They’re very forgiving of dry spells, too. I love how peperomias add visual interest in small doses. Try mixing different varieties together in a hanging basket for a lush, tropical look.
There you have it—5 of my top recommendations for gorgeous hanging plants that will thrive suspended in your bathroom. Choose a few to start with and mix up textures, colors, and sizes for maximum visual impact.
Final Thoughts
Be sure to find a spot near a window if possible for enough natural light. These plants require very little maintenance once established. I hope they inspire you to fill your bathroom with lush greenery and bring a sense of calm to your daily routines. Let me know if you have any other questions!
