A relatively new trend in house plants is the use of house plants – or, more specifically, potted plants – as bathroom and kitchen accessories. Potted plants are becoming increasingly popular for their versatility. They can be used to create your own natural light in the bathroom; they can add a refreshing scent to the kitchen; and they can even be used as water features or in planters for the front porch. Some even find that potted plants become better house plants than live plants!
One of the reasons that people are opting for house plants in the bathroom and kitchen is the amount of natural light available to them. If you have a well-designed ceiling, the problem of where to place the lights for the bathroom and kitchen will be greatly reduced. For those of us with low ceilings, however, the solution may be a little more complex. For instance, hanging plants from the ceiling are usually not an option, but a small pot sitting on the floor may work just fine. And if you can’t hang the plant from the ceiling, consider using potted plants in your bathroom and kitchen.
While hanging plants are an option, you will want to make sure that your lighting is adequate enough to provide you with all the light you need without creating the perfect picture of an overhead light. In addition to making sure that your lighting fixtures are adequate, you will also want to consider the position of the light. You don’t want a shadow in your home, and you also don’t want the light to be directly above where you sleep! With so many different options available, there is certainly something to meet everyone’s needs. So here are some of the best house plants for the bathroom and kitchen:
Small flowering plants such as ferns, hydrangeas, and other plants that grow tall will look great hanging from the counter. Many homeowners choose to add a house plant to the entry way for the shower or to create a window box. However, many people choose taller plants like ferns to grace the bathroom sink. Ferns grow well in shallow water and you can keep them growing year-round in a ceramic or glass bowl. They can also be used in pots on the kitchen counter.
Other house plants that are a good choice for the bathroom are vases, pot plants, window boxes, and window screens. You can purchase inexpensive items at a good discount online, or at a yard sale or swap meet. You can also find beautiful window displays at any home store.
If you are looking for a more permanent solution, there are some plants that are a good fit for the bathroom and kitchen. One of the most popular house plants for the bathroom is the marigold or creeping phlox. This plant is available at almost any garden center and can be purchased in a variety of colors. You can use these plants in a variety of ways to fill in cracks and crevices around the tub or sink. The phloox or creeping phlox is especially attractive for use around shower doors and around the vanity.
If you have a larger sized bathroom and would like to create the appearance of more than one tree or bush, then you might want to consider a house plant that is a bit larger. A ficus or azalea look good placed near a mirror because it has a mirror effect. A ficus or azalea plant is very hardy and will survive in almost any climate. Because they are a deciduous type, you should not keep them outside during the winter months.
Although there are hundreds of different types of house plants for the bathroom, you will probably be drawn to one or two. You do not have to make your decision quickly. You should take some time before you buy to plan what you are going to do with your new decor. You should think about the placement of your house plants and where the sun will hit each one. Placing your decorative house plants in a way that gets them the most sunlight is also important.
