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Transform Your Bathroom Sanctuary: Top 8 Low-Light or No-Light Bathroom Plants to Thrive In

City-dwelling tenants thrive in cultivating lavish bathroom flora despite minimal lighting. Discover the techniques of one of our esteemed plant enthusiasts in an urban setting.

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Transform Your Bathroom Sanctuary: Top 8 Low-Light or No-Light Bathroom Plants to Thrive In

For those seeking to bring a touch of nature into their low light bathroom, there are several houseplants that thrive in such environments. These plants not only add a touch of green to your space but also help purify the air. Here are some of the best options:

Best Low Light Bathroom Plants

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

This fast-growing foliage plant is a great choice for low light bathrooms. Pothos can thrive in such conditions, adding on a foot of growth in a month. It prefers humid environments, making it ideal for bathrooms. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata)

Also known as "mother-in-law's tongue," this tough succulent with upright, knife-like leaves can grow to 3 or 4 feet tall. It grows well in low light and no light conditions. The snake plant does well in high humidity and is almost impossible to kill, requiring minimal watering and maintenance.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

This plant can survive in low light to no light conditions. It prefers well-draining soil and moderate humidity. Water infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

This plant loves humid environments and can tolerate low to medium light. Regular watering and occasional pruning for maintenance are all it needs to thrive.

Phalaenopsis Orchids

These plants prefer low to moderate light. They require higher humidity levels and should be watered once a week during colder months and twice a week during warmer months.

Spider Plants (Chlorophytum comosum)

This plant prefers moderate to low light. It does well in moderate humidity and should be watered regularly, keeping the soil moist but not wet.

Additional Tips

For extremely dark bathrooms, consider using grow lights to supplement natural light. Many of these plants thrive in high humidity, which is often present in bathrooms. Regular watering and occasional fertilization can help these plants thrive.

The Spider Plant is tolerant of low-light to bright indirect light conditions and establishes baby spider plants that can be snipped off and planted. The Heartleaf Philodendron prefers dappled light like its native tropical rainforest habitat, but can tolerate low light situations.

The Bird's Nest Fern, the Pothos, and the Heartleaf Philodendron are also plants that can tolerate low light conditions. Adding grow lights can help these plants in bathrooms to grow and thrive.

The Peace Lily, the Cast Iron Plant, and the ZZ Plant are hardy, low-maintenance plants that can survive in low light or no light conditions.

Rotating plants in and out of no light rooms or using grow lights can improve the performance of low light plants in bathrooms.

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