Six plants you should never have in your bathroom
Indoor plants are a popular way to freshen – even oxygenate – your bathroom or WC. They can bring natural color and fragrance to a restroom, improving its wellbeing and calming properties.
One bathroom expert, however, is cautioning against certain species of indoor plant. Thriving in damp environments, these six indoor plants can get moldy and attract insects, driving spore-inhalation allergies and spreading germs, according to Henry Maia, Vice President of Mineral Tiles.
Six plants you should never have in your bathroom
While many of the following indoor plants can look great and even smell good, don’t be tempted to include them in your bathroom décor as they’re bad for your health. Find other indoor plants to use that look just as amazing, but which don’t suffer from mold build-up, attract insects, or cause allergies.
These are six of the indoor plants Henry suggests you might want to avoid keeping in your bathroom due to potential health issues.
1) English Ivy (Hedera helix)
While it’s a beautiful plant, English Ivy can attract mold and mildew if not properly ventilated. It also has been known to be an allergen for some people.
2) Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
This plant loves humidity but can attract mold and dust mites. In a poorly ventilated bathroom, this could be an issue.
3) Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)
Peace Lilies can attract insects like aphids and mealybugs. They also need proper drainage to avoid root rot, which can contribute to mold growth.
4) Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Though generally easy to care for, Spider Plants can attract spider mites and require good air circulation to prevent mold issues.
5) Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Pothos is a resilient plant but can attract pests if overwatered. The excess moisture in a bathroom can exacerbate mold growth, cautions Henry.
6) Philodendron (Philodendron spp.)
While popular, Philodendrons can also attract pests and mold if they’re overwatered or if the bathroom isn’t well-ventilated.
Choose well, choose wellbeing
With bigger windows and air-conditioning, some bathrooms – typically those in warmer countries – are much better ventilated than others, of course, and much bigger. Those factors will affect the severity and dangers of mold build-up, insect infestation, and possible allergic reactions.
Of course small, damp and poorly ventilated bathrooms are much more prone to problems caused by these indoor plants. To be safe, however, it’s best just to avoid the indoor plants on this list in your bathroom or WC entirely. There are many other indoor plants that can enhance your restroom décor without causing health risks for you and your family.
Using indoor plants in your bathroom and elsewhere in your home or office is generally a good idea, as they can enliven an interior and promote wellbeing. It seems we just need to be careful which indoor plants we include in our home décor.
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