The 25 Best Bathroom Plants That Thrive in Humidity

The self-propagating Pilea Peperomioides thrives in tropical environments, making it the perfect bathroom plant candidate. However, it will do better in a bathroom that has a window with bright to indirect light. Also referred to as a pancake or a UFO plant, the plant has flat, round leaves that make for a cute, playful display—it would look especially nice against the backdrop of some polka dot-printed towels or wallpaper!

If you have a white-box rental bathroom, why not squeeze in a bit of color? This vibrant croton will do just that, with its large leaves that even feel tropical. It thrives in humidity and bright light, so place it by your window for best results.

If you can't resist a good trailing plant, the golden pothos will make itself and all its vines at home in your bathroom, where it will thrive in a more humid environment (the tips of its leaves will turn brown if the air is too dry!). This plant can handle anywhere from low to bright sunlight, so long as the light is indirect.

The aloe plant is a super low-key succulent that's perfect for a first houseplant owner or anyone with a super busy lifestyle. All it really needs to thrive is access to bright light (indirect is fine, though direct sunlight will be better and might even make your plant yield coral-hued flowers), so place it in a sunny spot in your bathroom. It's great for soothing sunburns and skin irritations, too, so they're particularly well-suited for a beach house bathroom.

Keep the stunning calathea plant in medium indirect light and a moderate to a more humid environment, and it's sure to do well. Think of it as a symbiotic relationship: Your bathroom's environment will help it live a healthy life, and its beautiful foliage will give your bathroom new life, too. Just pop it in a colorful ceramic pot to brighten your space right up.

Beloved by everyone from beginners to plant pros thanks to its stunning look and easy care requirements, the ever-popular snake plant is a great bathroom option because it can thrive in any humidity level and can tolerate low or bright indirect light.

If you love the whimsical, secret garden vibes of ivy outside, why not bring that same aesthetic into your bathroom with English Ivy? With a classic British countryside charm, potted English Ivy is super resilient and grows pretty much wherever it can find room to do so. This plant likes medium light and humidity. Hang it from a basket for that vining effect.

Don't let the name fool you; these unique plants need more than just air to survive. In fact, air plants need water (you water them by soaking them!) and thrive in moderate to high humidity and bright indirect light—perfect if you want a smaller option and have a bathroom window to perch them near.

Another calathea option, this lighter green pick is small enough to fit onto a small storage piece or windowsill. The tropical plant thrives in hot, humid environments and will fit right in with any other greenery you already have for a cool, layered look.

The monstera plant with its iconic leaves is always a stunner, and it's a great houseplant because it can thrive in a lot of different environments, including your bathroom. It can handle low light, though it will do better in brighter indirect light, and it can handle any level of humidity.

Another humidity-loving plant, the watermelon peperomia likes warm temperatures and plenty of moisture, along with medium to bright indirect light. Mist this plant regularly and keep it in your bathroom, and it'll be quite the happy camper.

Typically speaking, bamboo grows in water and is a super low-maintenance pick that will also give your bathroom some serious spa vibes. It's a great plant for low-light spaces, so if your bathroom doesn't get a lot of sun, don't worry—bamboo will still grow successfully there.

Not only is this philodendron a great plant choice for beginners (it's super easy to care for and can handle most conditions!), it's also a great pick for your bathroom because it grows bigger in higher humidity. Plus, it's a trailing plant—perfect if you want a little drama.

This purple trailing plant isn't just a stunner, it's also a plant that's pretty much guaranteed to thrive in your bathroom. Higher humidity levels will keep it happy and thriving, and you'll know if it's too dry if the leaves start to turn brown.

Like snake plants, spider plants prefer bright light but will happily live in low light. They also can handle less humidity, but prefer a more moderately humid environment. Keep it on a shelf in your bathroom or hang it from the ceiling, and wait for it to product baby spider plants that you can use to grow your own collection or give to friends.

One of the trendiest plants this spring and known for its gorgeous, waxy, heart-shaped flowers with a bold stem, the anthurium is another smart addition to your bathroom—so long as it's well-lit. This plant will do well in a bright, indirect light location with higher humidity levels. You'll be able to tell if its too humid or too dry based on its leaves—yellow tips mean it's too wet, and brown tips mean it's too dry.

Ferns are a great option for your bathroom, especially varieties like the bird's nest fern. This particular plant does better in lower light environments, so if you want to brighten up a dimmer bathroom with a little greenery, this should be your go-to. It's also a little more forgiving and can also handle lower humidity levels, but will do much better in a warmer, more moist environment.

There are several types of dracaena to choose from (the lemon lime variety is a fun, striped option!), and they make great bathroom plants as well. 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.

This beautiful flowering plant is a tropical plant, making it ideal for your humid bathroom. Give it plenty of sunshine to make sure it can bloom, keep the soil moist but not too wet, and you'll have a happy peace lily on your hands. If it gets too dry, peace lilies will wilt quite noticeably, but give them a good drink and they'll perk right back up.

These unique, colorful plants (related to pineapples!) do best in medium to bright indirect light, so don't put these in a bathroom without a window. But while they're pretty tolerant to dryness and can bounce back if you forget to water them, they prefer to stay moist—meaning a humid bathroom is perfect for them.