Plants suitable for growing in the toilet help deodorize and clean the air

Growing plants in the toilet not only helps increase aesthetics but can also help improve air quality.

Below are some ornamental plants that can live well in places with low light, high humidity and variable temperature conditions. In addition, they can also deodorize, clean the air, and are very suitable for growing in bathrooms, please refer to them.

Five-element tree

The plant has the effect of repelling mosquitoes and deodorizing well, and does not require much care. Therefore, this is a suitable plant to grow in the toilet.

Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

Snake tongue is a feng shui plant that brings peace to the homeowner, so many people choose to plant it indoors. In addition, the snake plant also has the ability to absorb many types of toxins, living well in places with less than ideal conditions. Therefore, snake plant is a very suitable plant to grow in the bathroom.

Her betel tree

The betel plant has strong vitality, likes to live in humid places, and has the ability to clean the air. Therefore, if you are choosing a plant to keep in the bathroom, the betel plant is a great choice.

Spider plant

This is one of the most famous plants for its ability to absorb pollution in the air, so it is widely chosen for growing indoors, both as an ornamental and to clean the air. Spider plants are easy to grow, like shade and moisture, so they are very suitable for growing in bathrooms. However, during the growing process, you should let the tree 'sunbathe' every 4 or 5 days.

Aloe

This plant is also known as aloe vera plant. The plant is not only easy to live in but also has the effect of filtering air, releasing oxygen, absorbing harmful gases, absorbing dirt and bacteria in the air.

Therefore, placing a pot of aloe vera in the toilet is a great solution to decorate and clean the air.

Ivy

Climbing ivy likes shade, prefers environments with high humidity and is considered a 'silent hero' that helps filter air and kill harmful bacteria. Therefore, a pot of ivy in the bathroom will make your space more beautiful and cleaner.

Fern

Ferns have the ability to absorb formaldehyde gas released from painted walls, wooden furniture, cleaning agents, etc. This plant lives well in humid areas with moderate lighting conditions. Therefore, keeping a pot of ferns as a plant in the toilet is too reasonable.

Some other plants are also very good, suitable for growing in the bathroom that you can refer to such as peace lily, cat's tongue plant, mint plant, succulent plant.

Lesley Montoya

Update 15 October 2023