The best bathroom plants to transform your space

Monstera plants, or Swiss cheese plants as they've been nicknamed, will love the moisture of your bathroom. In fact, they need to be kept out of as much sunlight as possible as their leaves are easily burnt and scorched. Monsteras are native to rainforests and wetter spaces and their holes are a sign of this, helping rainfall through them. They don’t require much water to survive (they like their soil to be about 75 per cent dry before watering again) but they do love an occasional pamper. Polish their leaves as they are prone to dust, you can even use coconut oil.

Customer review: "Love it! It’s huge! Bigger than I expected, which is great!"

Pothos plants are small enough that they won't get in your way, especially as they can be hung from hooks, popped in pots or placed on shelves. The plants are ideal for the bathroom because they're hardy and forgiving and don't need too much attention to survive. They also have air purifying powers, so your bathroom can become a sanctuary for you as well as them.

Known for being able to thrive in low light, the peace lily plant is a classic choice, known to be one of the biggest air purifiers. They absorb any mould and mildew through their leaves. The peace lily flower is beautiful and will brighten up any bathroom that is looking a little drab. They are hardy, forgiving, and will even let you know when it is thirsty: Just look for the famous leaf droop. It can tolerate low light but prefers to be windowsill-bound.

Customer review: "This plant is a good size but I repotted it straight away because the pot was very small. It has already started to grow more and the flowers have opened. Very beautiful."

A great choice for bathrooms, Boston ferns love being placed near a window, but not in direct sunlight. The lush, feather-like fronds need regular watering and misting so if you put them in the bathroom they will be exposed to humidity every day. In return for thriving in moist air and environments, Boston ferns will purify the air in your bathroom and provide relief to people suffering from dry skin, dry noses, and sore throats.

Customer review: "Fern arrived well packaged and in a good state. Measurements were as advertised. The pretty pot was a bonus. Overall good value for money and plant thriving."

This whimsical plant is seen in plenty of bathrooms and is known for having long curved leaves. The spider plant is also known to be one of the highest air purifiers and humidity removers from the air, making it a healthy addition to your bathroom area as well, perfect for the Urban Jungle trend. If you're after more, 'baby' spiders can be pressed down into compost and left to self-root, giving you a second plant to pass on to friends and family.

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Though many succulents cannot be placed in a bathroom, Aloe Vera has been suggested by Warren as an exception. He says that it is "well-known for its healing properties and is an excellent addition to bathrooms." This plant appreciates well-draining soil and loved a humid environment, common in most bathrooms.

This super cute plant has heart-shaped leaves, hence the name. It is a fast-growing and vining trailing plant, making it perfect to hang off shelves or in a plant hanger. It will tolerate all kinds of neglect, including poor soil, inconsistent watering, and limited light - making it perfect for the bathroom.

With its three towering bamboo-like stalks adorned with bright white blooms, this Bamboo Orchid resembles a living bouquet that will fill your space with a profusion of sweet-scented flowers. Orchids look great but may need a little more can than your average houseplant. They love tropical conditions so will do well in your steamy and humid bathroom. However, watch out for too much light in your bathroom as they prefer low light conditions.

The Zanzibar Gem is another ideal pick for bathrooms as it stores water in its rhizomes. An easy-to-care-for-plant, this plant can withstand periods of drought and handle the moisture-rich bathroom environment, with no problem. They also typically have deep, glossy leaves, providing an “unusual shade of green to go perfectly with the varying plants you would find in a jungle”, says Warren.

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