Some plants have magical powers! Discover our selection of 10 varieties that absorb excessive humidity in a room. The bathroom appears in particular to be a dream place for these plants accustomed to humid tropical heat.
1. The spider plant (
Chlorophytum comosum
)
The spider plant (Liliaceae family) is both graphic and useful. Its arched, drooping leaves really look like spider legs, which makes it unique! But
Chlorophytum comosum,
native to South Africa, also has the
capacity to absorb humidity from a room and decontaminate it.
Very easy to maintain, the spider plant should be placed in a semi-shaded location. Water it every week, from spring to fall, then space out the watering in winter to approximately every two weeks.
2. Boston fern (
Nephrolepsis exaltata bostoniensis
)
The Boston fern is known for purifying the air and regulating the humidity of a room: it is an ideal plant for bathrooms or kitchens. Copyright (c) 2020 Lja_Lja/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
The Boston fern (Nephrolepidaceae family) is a beautiful houseplant, native to tropical and subtropical regions. It seduces with its luxuriant appearance and its large wavy leaves. The Boston fern is known for purifying the air and regulating the humidity of a room: it is an ideal plant for bathrooms or kitchens. Water your plant regularly and place it in a location with indirect light.
3. The moon flower (
Spathiphyllum
)
Highly appreciated for its depolluting properties, the moonflower is an easy-to-maintain houseplant that can live a very long time. Copyright (c) 2020 demamiel62/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
The moonflower, also known as the peace lily (Araceae family), comes from tropical regions of South America. We love it for its white flowers composed of a creamy white spadix surrounded by a white spathe. It also has the great advantage of depolluting ambient air loaded with benzene, xylene, carbon monoxide, etc.
Spathiphyllum
likes warm and humid atmospheres.
Is your bathroom very bright? Place your moonflower there, remembering to place the pot on top of a bed of clay balls. The water contained in the beads can thus evaporate and recreate the humid atmosphere so appreciated by the plant.
4. The orchid (
Orchidaceae
)
To regulate the humidity of a room, the orchid (Orchidaceae family) is very effective.
To
regulate the humidity of a room
, the orchid (Orchidaceae family) is very effective. She who comes from the Asian tropical forest will be in heaven in your bathroom, if it is well lit. Among the many species of orchids, favor
the Phalaenopsis,
butterfly orchid,
who will really enjoy this room. To rehydrate its roots, immerse the pot in a container filled with rainwater.
5. Tillandsia (
Tillandsia
)
Nicknamed “daughter of the air”, the tillandsia has little or no root system and feeds on ambient humidity through its fleshy leaves. Copyright (c) 2015 Arthit Saetiw/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
The tillandsia (Bromeliaceae family) is a very surprising decorative plant, native to tropical forests, which can grow on rocks, on trees... Nicknamed "daughter of the air",
it has little or no root system
and feeds on ambient humidity through its fleshy leaves
. It can be hung in your bathroom when hung on a bark, placed in a terrarium or planted in an orchid substrate, in a bright location, without direct sunlight. The flowers of
Tillandsia Cyanea,
which appear in spring and summer,
are sublime.
6. The saw palmetto (
Chamaedorea elegans
)
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Native to the humid forests of Mexico and Guatemala, the dwarf palm (
Chamaedorea elegans
) (Arecaceae family) is appreciated as an indoor plant, for its charm and ease of maintenance. It thrives in environments that remind it of its humid natural environment. If you have a room in your house that is too humid, take advantage of the power of the plant which will absorb humidity from the air and depollute the atmosphere which is undoubtedly loaded with benzene, xylene or carbon monoxide. A temperature between 18-22° is ideal for the dwarf palm, in a bright environment but without direct sun.
7. The indoor lime tree (
Sparmannia africana
)
Sparmannia africana needs a humid atmosphere to thrive and has the ability to absorb humidity that seems a little excessive to you. Copyright (c) 2022 Opachevsky Irina/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
The house linden (Tiliaceae family) has large, fluffy leaves, which can reach 20 cm. It is a fairly large indoor plant (it can reach 3 m), rather suited to large rooms. Sparmannia
africana
needs a humid atmosphere to thrive and has the
capacity to absorb humidity that seems a little excessive to you
.
Once you have chosen a place for him in your home, do not move him any more, at the risk of disrupting his balance. Pretty white flowers appear in winter. Water your
Sparmannia africana
regularly during spring and summer and allow the substrate to dry between two waterings during winter.
8. The calathea (
Calathea
)
The calathea (Marantaceae family), native to South America, is an indoor plant which often plays the role of decorative element. Copyright (c) 2022 Damian Lugowski/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
With its very ornamental foliage, the calathea (Marantaceae family), native to South America, is an indoor plant which often plays the role of decorative element. There are many varieties which generally grow quite quickly. The calathea
needs a very good humidity level, above 60%
. Do not hesitate to mist it under the leaves to provide it with the water it needs, if the room where you place it is not humid enough. Soft lighting will suit him perfectly.
9. Mother-in-law's tongue (
Sansevieria
)
Mother-in-law's tongue (Asparagaceae family) is known for its depolluting and moisture-absorbing properties since it is in this environment that it comes from and thrives the most. Copyright (c) 2022 Adam Yee/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
Mother-in-law's tongue (Asparagaceae family) is known for its
depolluting and moisture-absorbing properties
since it is in this environment that it comes from and thrives the most. It tolerates heat quite well (up to 28°C) and should not receive too much water. Wait for the substrate to dry between two waterings from spring to fall. In winter, a single addition of water is sufficient. Its succulent, rigid and erect leaves make it a very graphic plant.
10. Nepenthes (
Nepenthes
)
Nepenthes (Nepenthaceae family) are carnivorous plants native to southeast Asia, which need high ambient humidity to grow well (ideally between 70 and 90% humidity). Copyright (c) 2023 Dan Gabriel Atanasie/Shutterstock. No use without permission.
Nepenthes (Nepenthaceae family) are carnivorous plants native to southeast Asia, which
need high ambient humidity to grow well
(ideally between 70 and 90% humidity). Placing the pot on a bed of clay balls to promote humidity is recommended. Nepenthes is an ideal plant for absorbing humidity in a bright bathroom, without direct sunlight. Make sure that the substrate is slightly humid throughout the year (be careful of water stagnation, which the plant hates).