BATHROOM JUNGLE
Steam On.
Jungle In.
Explore houseplants for warm, humid bathroom spaces, from compact foliage plants and ferns to tropical favourites that can make the most of a naturally steamy room.
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HUMIDITY HELPS. LIGHT STILL MATTERS.
A steamy bathroom is only useful if the rest of the conditions work too.
Warmth and humidity can suit plenty of tropical plants, but every bathroom is different. Start with the window, temperature and exact plant position.
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Browse houseplants suited to warmer, more humid bathroom conditions and narrow the Jungle by plant size, pot size, price or pet suitability.
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EVERY BATHROOM IS DIFFERENT
Start With the Window, Not the Steam
A bright bathroom windowsill, a shelf two metres from the window and a completely windowless en suite are very different plant positions.
Choose around the light first, then factor in warmth, humidity and available space.
CHOOSING A BATHROOM PLANT
Steam Is Useful. It Is Not the Whole Story.
A good bathroom plant needs more than humidity.
Warmth and moisture in the air can create useful conditions for plenty of tropical plants, but the exact position still needs the right light, temperature and airflow.
01
LIGHT
Check how much useful natural light reaches the exact plant position.
02
WARMTH
Many tropical plants appreciate warmth, but avoid cold draughts and sharp temperature changes.
03
HUMIDITY
Regular bathroom humidity can suit plants that prefer more moisture in the air.
04
WATER
Humid conditions can slow drying, so check the growing medium before watering.
NO WINDOW?
Then the Steam Is Not Enough
Houseplants still need usable light for photosynthesis. If your bathroom is completely windowless, you will normally need a suitable grow light if you want living plants there long term.
BATHROOM HOUSEPLANTS
A Few Things You Might Want to Know
What Are Good Houseplants for a Bathroom? +
Ferns, Calathea, Maranta, Peperomia, some palms and other tropical foliage plants can work well in bathrooms depending on the light and temperature available.
The best choice still depends on your individual room, so check the care requirements of each plant before choosing.
Can Houseplants Grow in a Low Light Bathroom? +
Some plants tolerate lower light better than others, but low light does not mean no light.
If your bathroom is darker or the plant will sit further from the window, explore our Low Light Plants collection for options better suited to those conditions.
Can I Keep Plants in a Bathroom With No Window? +
Not without another suitable light source.
Houseplants still need usable light for photosynthesis, even if the bathroom is warm and humid.
A completely windowless bathroom will normally need an appropriate grow light if you want to keep living plants there long term.
Do Bathroom Plants Need Less Water Because of the Humidity? +
Sometimes they may dry out more slowly, but humidity does not replace watering.
Warm but humid conditions can sometimes keep growing medium wet for longer than expected, so check it before watering rather than following a fixed schedule.
Are Small Plants Better for Bathrooms? +
They can be, especially when bathroom space is limited.
Compact plants are easier to fit onto shelves, windowsills, sinks and smaller surfaces without making the room feel crowded.
Explore our Small & Compact Plants collection for smaller options.
Are Humidity Loving Plants Good for Bathrooms? +
Often, yes. Bathrooms can naturally provide the warmer, more humid conditions that many tropical plants appreciate.
If humidity is the main reason you are choosing a plant, explore our Humidity Lovers collection.
Where Should I Put a Plant in My Bathroom? +
Choose the position around light first. A bright windowsill, shelf near a window or well lit surface may offer very different conditions from the far side of the room.
Also think about splashing, cold draughts, radiators, extractor airflow and whether you can comfortably reach the plant for watering and care.
Can I Order Bathroom Plants for UK Delivery? +
Yes. Many of the plants in this collection can be ordered online for delivery across the UK, subject to the delivery options shown on each individual product.
Check the individual care information to make sure the plant suits the light, warmth and conditions in your bathroom.
NOT SURE WHAT WILL SURVIVE YOUR BATHROOM?
Show Us the Room
Send us a photo, tell us where the window is, roughly how warm the room stays and where you want the plant to live.
We’ll help you narrow down the Jungle and find something that actually suits the conditions.
BUILDING A BATHROOM JUNGLE?
Bring Us the Bathroom
Bring photos of the room, show us the window and available spaces, get practical advice and grab a locally roasted Beartown Coffee while you choose.