Experts explain what plants in a shower need to thrive, plus share their best shower plant recommendations.
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Shower plants are a thing.
What Plants in a Shower Need
So is your shower compatible with plant life?
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Two key factors to consider are light levels and air circulation.
Light Sources
Shower plants need at least some light to thrive, much like any houseplant.
The best setup would be a shower with a window orskylight that lets in some sun.
Air circulation is just as important as light because your plants dry out a little faster, Lalicata says.
She has seen problems with shower plants in New York apartments where small and cramped is the norm.
Pick plants that like it muggy and humid and will thrive in that environment.
7 Best Plants for a Shower
Choosing the right plants for a shower is crucial.
Not all plants are cut out for the shower, says Paluzzi.
Chooseplants that thrive in high humidity, low light, and a warm, tropical-like environment.
Here are some shower plants recommended by our experts.
Calathea
Calatheaslike a shower environment because they love that high humidity, Paluzzi says.
That one really depends on your lighting.
Calatheas do best in medium to bright light, so youll need a sunny showeror a grow light.
They are going to soak up all that humidity, Paluzzi says.
Philodendron
Philodendronsare a good option because they are easy to grow, Paluzzi says.
They thrive in low light, another reason they will do well in a shower.
Pothos
These trailing tropicals make great shower plants because they like humidity and can live in low-light conditions.
Pothos are adaptable, really pretty, and easy to grow, Paluzzi says.
Fern
Any pop in of fernthats lacy and feathery is a good pick for a shower, Lalicata says.
They love moisture on the foliage and a lot of moisture in general.
She recommends rabbits foot fern.
Paluzzi recommends birds nest fern.
I have a couple of air plants that live in my shower window, Lalicata says.
She recommends hanging a staghorn fern mounted to a board in a brightly-lit shower.
Orchids
Orchids love humidityand indirect light, so theyre a good pick for a shower.
They add elegance to a shower, too.
Themoth orchid(Phalaenopsis)is a good pick for a beginner.
