maidenhair fern bathroom

Ferns, such as Boston ferns and Maidenhair ferns are a great choice as they all thrive in a moist environment and with little or no light. Peace lily spathiphyllum and Dieffenbachia are hardy varieties that do well in a bathroom with filtered light - their tropical origins means they are suited a moist environment.

1. Can you put a fern in the bathroom?
2. Does maidenhair fern like wet feet?
3. How much light does a maidenhair fern need?
4. Should I mist my maidenhair fern?
5. Do orchids like bathrooms?
6. What plants can live in a bathroom without windows?

Can you put a fern in the bathroom?

Ferns are a great option for your bathroom, especially varieties like the bird's nest fern. ... For this plant, high humidity is key, so your bathroom is basically the perfect location for it. They will also tolerate low light, but will do even better in a medium to bright indirect light location.

Does maidenhair fern like wet feet?

Maidenhair ferns are one of the few plants that you cannot over-water! They love to be consistently moist at all times. The easiest way to achieve this is to keep a deep tray under the pot they are in (self watering pots work great for this too.)

How much light does a maidenhair fern need?

Bright indirect light is best for this plant (400-800 foot-candles for most of the day), which comes from giving the plant the widest possible view of the open sky. An hour or two of direct sun is tolerable if you are keen on checking the soil moisture.

Should I mist my maidenhair fern?

When growing maidenhair fern indoors, the plant prefers small containers and dislikes repotting. Maidenhair is also intolerant of low humidity or dry air from heating or cooling vents when grown in the home. Therefore, you will either need to mist the plant daily or set it on a water-filled pebble tray.

Do orchids like bathrooms?

Because orchids are native to tropical climates, they love humidity and will thrive in the steamy confines of a bathroom. Just be sure that they have minimal sunlight (a skylight or small bathroom window should be enough to keep them happy).

What plants can live in a bathroom without windows?

Learn about the most popular bathroom plants that don't need sunlight below:

• Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
• Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
• Philodendron (several varieties)
• Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
• Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
• English Ivy (Hedera helix)
• Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)