Best For Bathrooms
Bird’s Nest Fern
Why? I hate to break it to you, but your bathroom won’t instantly become the spa from the Four Seasons by adding a potted plant. (Sorry!) But you can add a little spa-like, topical feel with a Bird’s Nest Fern (eucalyptus, be damned! Just kidding, we still love you). This fern thrives in a space with higher humidity levels, so a bathroom is the perfect spot.
What to look for: Look for a Bird's Nest Ferm with plenty of vibrant green leaves; the leaves should not be washed out in color, thinning, or almost transparent. The rosette at the center of the plant, aka, the bird’s nest, should look healthy – it should be dry and not show any white and powdery mildew.
How to care for it: The Bird’s Nest Fern thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low, indirect light if you’re bathroom doesn’t have a big window. Water it every 1-2 weeks or so, allowing the soil to dry out at least half way down between waterings. Increase watering frequency with increased light, decrease watering frequency with decreased light. (This remains true for the rest of the plants we list, too!)