5 perfect plants for your dark, damp little bathroom

You want to turn your bathroom into a little tropical paradise, but you live in a apartment & nbsp; where the surface area, brightness and air circulation leave much to be desired? & nbsp; Don't panic, we have green solutions for you! & nbsp;

Here are 5 plants that & nbsp; tolerate darkness and love humidity. & nbsp;

Sansevière

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Also called “mother-in-law's tongue”, this plant is one of the easiest to live with (unlike some mother-in-law!), In any condition. In addition, as it grows vertically, it does not take up too much space on the ground. Its leaves would even help filter toxins from the air. Handy when you don't have a window in the bathroom! & Nbsp;

Pothos

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With its brilliant green leaves in the shape of a heart, the “Devil's Ivy” is divine (#DivinEnDiable). This climbing plant loves humidity, does not need frequent watering, tolerates low light wonderfully (better than philodendron, by the way), and has depolluting properties. In short, the ideal roommate! & Nbsp;

Calathea

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It is its leaves with geometric shapes and vibrant colors (dark green on one side and purple on the other) that characterize the calathea. In addition to standing out from classic green bathroom plants, such as fern or ivy for example, it requires very little maintenance, in addition to high humidity, so do not hesitate to take long hot showers in her & nbsp; & nbsp;

Tillandsias

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Better known as “aerial plants” (or “daughters of the air”), tillandsias do not need to be planted in the ground, as they absorb moisture into the soil. air through their foliage, not their roots. So, the more humidity there is, the happier they are! & Nbsp; In short, let your creativity run free and integrate them in an original way into your decor. & Nbsp;

Chlorophytum & nbsp; comosum

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The spider plant requires a little more light than the others, but it & nbsp; you will do well by producing new shoots, which you can transplant to get baby plants. So, after a while, & nbsp; you will have enough cuttings to garnish your entire apartment … as long as you are not afraid of spiders ( wink-wink ). & Nbsp;

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