Greening the premises and the right choice of indoor plants is part of creating the interior of an apartment or house. However, the bathroom is not taken into account due to the lack of windows. There is an erroneous opinion that indoor flowers will not be able to exist comfortably there and will be ugly, stunted, lethargic. This is not true. There are quite a few windowless bathroom plants that do well in the absence of natural light. And the appearance of the room will change.
How to choose the right plants
Everyone knows the benefits plants bring to the home. The bathroom is no exception. Flowers will help to clean the air of spores of fungi and bacteria, reduce humidity and saturate the air with oxygen. And they will also improve the mood with their appearance. It is only necessary to choose the right plants that are suitable for the bathroom. You should focus on the following two criteria: the ability to tolerate high humidity and minimum lighting requirements.
And be sure to think about where and how they will be located.
Aloefaith
For a windowless bathroom, this is the perfect candidate. This plant is contraindicated in a large amount of sunlight, as it can get burned. Of course, this does not mean that it should be kept in complete darkness. Additional aloe lighting is necessary, like other green bathroom residents.
It should be watered rarely, but thoroughly. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. This will help prevent root rot. In general, this flower is very tenacious, and in order to ruin it, you have to try very hard.
It is worth noting that aloe vera is also a medicinal plant. Leaf juice speeds up wound healing. Also, pieces of leaves can be rubbed on the skin on the face and neck to maintain beauty and youth.
Sansevieria
Or "Mother-in-law's tongue", as he was nicknamed by the people for the shape and length of the leaves. For a comfortable life, this plant does not need so much - a little light and the same amount of moisture. That is why sansevieria for a windowless bathroom is perfect! Unpretentiousness, originality and decorativeness make it very popular. Especially among lazy flower growers who do not have time or forget to properly care for the flowers in the house. Mother-in-law's tongue will endure the most careless attitude and, in spite of everything, will grow and please the eye.
Dracaena
Very similar to Chlorophytum, but has a stem. He loves a humid atmosphere very much, so you can often see on the leavesdry ends. In the bathroom with high humidity will feel great. There are many varieties of this plant, and each grower will be able to choose a specimen to his liking.
Due to the rapid growth, reproduction of dracaena at home is fast. Most often, lateral or apical shoots are used for this, which take root in a week or two. But seeds can also be used.
Fern
In nature, the natural habitat of ferns is diffused light and high humidity. In the bathroom, conditions are similar, so this plant seems to be created for this room. If under normal conditions it needs to be constantly irrigated, then in the bathroom it will grow and please the eye without much effort.
Besides, he is picky and very handsome. All this makes him extremely popular.
However, when choosing a fern for the bathroom, it is worth considering that some varieties prefer cooler temperatures.
Special care for this flower is not required. The only condition is that the soil should always be slightly moist.
Chlorophytum
This spreading flower will probably never lose its popularity. It is low maintenance and very easy to grow. In addition, it perfectly purifies the air of harmful impurities, which are abundant in modern apartments, and saturates it with oxygen.
Chlorophytum makes an ideal resident for the bathroom the fact that he loves high humidityair. Have you noticed dry yellowing tips on the leaves? This is the result of dry indoor air.
He is not afraid of fluctuations in temperature, or erratic watering, or poor lighting. In chlorophytum, as in dracaena, reproduction at home is easy. He constantly lets his mustache with new sprouts at the end. Just plant it in a new pot and it will grow right away.
Growing conditions
- Temperature. The bathroom is always high humidity. If at the same time to is too low, mold and various fungi may appear. The optimal level is 16-22 o С. Otherwise, you should take extra care of additional heating. But still from time to time the room must be ventilated. If ventilation is poor, leave the door open at night.
- Lighting. Just because windowless bathroom plants can get by with minimal light doesn't mean they can survive in total darkness. They need extra lighting. To do this, you need to install either fluorescent lamps or phytolamps. You should choose energy-saving ones, since they will have to be turned on for 10-14 hours. In this case, the illumination of the room should be at least a thousand units. For measurements, you can use a special device - a luxmeter. If you install reflectors on the walls or ceiling, then the illumination will be higher due to the reflected light.
However, it happens that even with additional light sources, plants lack it. A flaw appearslighting as follows:
- plant stretches;
- growing poorly;
- leaves become dull and small;
- flowers or buds fall off, and if they open, they are small and pale;
- lower leaves are falling off;
- apical buds stop developing.
These signs appear within one and a half to two months. To save the plant, it must be moved to a more lit room.
Accommodation Features
In order for windowless bathroom plants to feel comfortable, you need to find a suitable place for them. The interior of the room will also benefit from this.
- Plants with lush sprawling greenery look good on special stands or pedestals. They can be the same color as the walls or have a contrasting hue.
- If the bathroom is small, ampelous plant species located on cabinets or shelves look very impressive.
- In a large room, you can arrange flowers in large tubs right on the floor. And so that they do not interfere with free movement, they should be placed to the side or in a corner.
- Washing machine is not the best option for placing green spaces on it.
- Hanging pots will help out if the bath is small. They can be arranged randomly or in a checkerboard pattern.
- Hanging flowers that frame the mirror on both sides look very effective. To do this, you need to nail a shelf upstairs and put plants there.
- To enhance and emphasizeoriginality of the interior, you can use pots of the same shape, but different in color and size.
It is not recommended to place plant pots next to a sink, shower or bathtub. First, they will interfere there. Secondly, they can be splashed with water or detergents. As a result, the flower may die.
Also, do not put flowers close to heat sources. This will cause the leaves to dry out.
Care instructions
Despite the unpretentiousness of plants suitable for the bathroom, they still need minimal care. What is it?
- Water the flowers only when the topsoil in the pot is dry. Water should be slightly warmer than room temperature and pre-settled.
- Sheet blades of plants living in the bathroom get dirty faster. Therefore, they need to be cleaned more often from plaque. This will help keep your green pet breathing well.
- Fast-growing indoor flowers need to be transplanted as the volume of roots increases. A cramped pot inhibits the growth and development of flowers. Signs of this: growth retardation, yellowing of the tips of the leaves, the plant becomes lethargic. It is better to do this in the spring, when the growing season is over. A more spacious pot should be selected in advance.
- Windowless bathroom plants need to be fed twice a month during active growth. In winter, when the vegetation processes slow down, once is enough. It is best to use special complexfertilizer for indoor plants.
Possible problems
The following signs can signal the improper care of plants for a windowless bathroom:
- Yellowing of the leaves means that the plant suffers from a lack of nutrients. Or not watered enough. The use of complex fertilizers for additional feeding and regular watering will help to correct the situation.
- The appearance of brown spots on the leaves can be a sign of an excess of moisture. Or diseases.
- Increased air humidity or lack of heat manifests itself in the form of brown leaf tips.
- Lack of light leads to the fact that the plant begins to actively shed its leaves, turn pale and stretch. To remedy the situation, you need to install sources of additional lighting. You can also move the bathroom plant to a room with a window, but this is a temporary measure.
If, despite all efforts, the flower develops and grows poorly, it means that it is not provided with proper care. Or the conditions of life do not suit him. We'll have to find another, more suitable place for him, otherwise the plant will simply die.
Yes, decorating a windowless room with plants is not easy.
