Bathrooms can be tricky spaces for keeping plants alive thanks to the high humidity levels from frequent showers. However, some wonderful hanging plants love the extra moisture in the air and will add a pop of green to your bathroom decor.
Here are 5 of the best hanging plants for the bathroom that are pretty much foolproof to care for.
1. Pothos
Also known as devil’s ivy, pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to care for, and it does exceptionally well in bathrooms. With its heart-shaped green leaves and trailing vines, pothos looks gorgeous hanging from a hook on the ceiling or dangling over the side of your tub.
This plant thrives in low- to medium-light conditions, which is perfect for most bathrooms. Its vines can grow several feet long, adding visual interest wherever you place them.
The best part about pothos is that it is extremely tolerant of infrequent watering. Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings, and it will be happy. You may even see new growth during the winter months when it’s not actively growing outside.
Pothos is also great at filtering indoor air pollution, so it helps to purify the air in your tiny bathroom. Add one of these beauties for an easy-to-care-for pop of green.
2. Purple Wandering Jew
With its trailing stems covered in deep purple-tinged green leaves, the purple wandering jew looks stunning in a hanging planter. Like pothos, it thrives in low to medium-light bathrooms and is quite tolerant of irregular watering patterns. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering, and the wandering jew will reward you with its lush foliage.
A bonus is that this plant grows well in bathrooms with low humidity levels, making it perfect for smaller powder rooms. It trails beautifully over the edge of planters and baskets, adding visual interest without taking up precious counter space. Purple Wandering Jew also does well in bathrooms that get occasional direct sunlight through a window. Its vivid leaves stand out!
3. Spider Plant
With long, grassy green leaves and miniature white flowers that emerge on short stalks, spider plants are classic bathroom plants. Their ability to thrive in low light while tolerating a wide range of temperatures and watering patterns makes them ideal for bathrooms.
You’ll love watching the plant produce plantlets (also called baby spiders) at the end of its leaf stalks, which can then be removed and propagated into new plants.
Spider plants are excellent at removing indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde from the air. Their dense, strappy leaves do an amazing job of purifying the air in small, humid bathrooms. Just be sure not to overwater—allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Spider plants can handle long periods without water and bounce back when you water them again.
4. Peace Lily
With their broad, glossy leaves and dramatic white flowers that emerge above the foliage, peace lilies instantly brighten up any bathroom. They thrive in medium-to-low light conditions and appreciate the high humidity levels in bathrooms.
Peace lilies indicate when they need water by drooping their leaves—simply give them a thorough drink of water when this happens, and perkiness will return.
These beauties also remove common indoor air pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde from the air. Their large leaves act as effective natural air purifiers. Peace lilies prefer to be potted in well-draining soil and kept consistently moist. Place one in your bathroom for an easy-to-care-for pop of green that adds beauty and purifies the air.
5. Philodendron
With their heart-shaped, deep green leaves, philodendrons are classic hanging bathroom plants. Their vines can grow several feet long, adding visual appeal wherever you place them. Philodendrons thrive in medium- to low-light conditions and appreciate high humidity levels. They’re quite tolerant of irregular watering patterns, too.
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings, and your philodendron will be happy. Over time, it may even produce small pink or white flowers. Be sure to place yours in a hanging planter or basket for the full trailing effect.
Philodendrons look gorgeous dangling over the edge of your tub or shower. Their lush foliage is perfect for freshening up small bathrooms.
Final Thoughts
So in summary, pothos, purple wandering jew, spider plants, peace lilies, and philodendrons are all wonderful choices for hanging bathroom plants. Their ability to thrive in low-light conditions while tolerating humidity makes them perfect for this environment.
Try adding one or more of these beauties to freshen up your bathroom decor and purify the air. Their trailing foliage looks gorgeous, dangling above bathtubs and showers too.