Landscaping of 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 cannot exist there comfortably and will be ugly, stunted, lethargic. This is not true. There are many plants for a bathroom without windows that will feel good in the absence of natural light. And the appearance of the room will be transformed.
How to choose the right plants
Everyone knows what benefits plants bring to the home. The bathroom is no exception. Flowers will help cleanse the air of spores of fungi and bacteria, lower humidity and saturate the air with oxygen. They will also improve their mood with their appearance. It is only necessary to choose the right plants, which are suitable for the bathroom. It is worth focusing 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.
Aloe vera
For a bathroom without windows, this is an ideal candidate. This plant is contraindicated in a large amount of sunlight, as it can get burns. Of course, this does not mean that it must be kept in complete darkness. Additional aloe vera highlighting is needed, as are other green bathroom dwellers.
It should be watered rarely, but thoroughly. Between watering, let the soil dry. This will help to avoid root rot. In general, this flower is very tenacious, and to ruin it, you need to try very hard.
It is worth noting that aloe vera is also a medicinal plant. Leaf juice accelerates wound healing. Also, with pieces of leaves, you can wipe the skin on the face and neck to maintain beauty and youth.
Sansevieria
Or "Mother-in-law's tongue", as it was popularly called by the people for the shape and length of leaves. For a comfortable life, this plant does not need so much - a little light and as much moisture. That is why sansevieria for a bathroom without windows fits perfectly! Unpretentiousness, originality and decorativeness make it very popular. Especially among lazy flower growers who do not have time or forget how to properly care for flowers in the house. "Mother-in-law's tongue" will tolerate the most careless attitude and, in spite of everything, will grow and delight the eye.
Dracaena
Very similar to chlorophytum, but has a stem. He loves a humid atmosphere, so often on the leaves you can see dry tips. In a bathroom with high humidity will feel great. There are many varieties of this plant, and each grower will be able to choose an instance 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 you can use seeds.
Fern
In nature, the natural habitat of ferns is diffused light and high humidity. The bathroom has similar conditions, so this plant seems to be created for this room. If under normal conditions it must be constantly irrigated, then in the bathroom it will grow and delight the eye without much effort.
In addition, he is picky and very beautiful. This all makes him extremely popular.
However, when choosing a fern in the bathroom, it is worth considering that some varieties prefer lower temperatures.
Special care for this flower is not required. The only condition is that the soil should always be slightly moist.
Chlorophytum
This sprawling flower will probably never lose its popularity. It is unpretentious in care, and it is very easy to grow. In addition, it perfectly cleans the air of harmful impurities, which are found in abundance in modern apartments, and saturates it with oxygen.
The ideal resident for the bathroom chlorophytum makes the fact that he loves high humidity. Have you noticed the dry yellowed tips on the leaves? This is the result of dry indoor air.
He is not afraid of temperature fluctuations, or erratic watering, or poor lighting. In chlorophytum, as in dracaena, reproduction at home is easy. He constantly launches a mustache with new sprouts at the end. Just put it in a new pot, as he immediately grows.
Growing conditions
Temperature. The bathroom is always high humidity. If at the same time t o is too low, mold and various fungi may appear. The optimum level is 16-22 ° C. Otherwise, it is worth taking extra care of additional heating. But still, from time to time, the room must be aired. If ventilation is poor, leave the door open at night.
Lighting. If plants for a bathroom without windows can do with a minimal amount of light, this does not mean that they can exist in complete darkness. They need extra lighting. To do this, you must install either fluorescent lamps or phytolamps. You should choose energy-saving, since they will have to be turned on for 10-14 hours. The illumination of the room should be at least a thousand units. For measurements, you can use a special device - a light meter. If reflectors are installed on the walls or ceiling, the illumination will be higher due to reflected light.
However, it happens that even with additional light sources, plants lack it. There is a lack of lighting in the following:
- the plant is stretched;
- grows poorly;
- foliage becomes dull and shallow;
- flowers or buds fall, and if they open, they are small and pale;
- lower leaves crumble;
- apical kidneys stop developing.
These signs appear within a half to two months. To save the plant, it must be moved to a more lighted room.
Features of accommodation
In order for plants for a bathroom without windows 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 spreading greens look good on special stands or stands. They can be the same color with the walls or have a contrasting shade.
- 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 directly on the floor. And so that they do not interfere with free movement, they should be put to the side or in a corner.
- A washing machine is not the best option for placing green spaces on it.
- Hanging flowerpots will help out if the bathtub is small. They can be arranged randomly or staggered.
- Hanging flowers that frame the mirror on both sides look very effective. To do this, at the top you need to nail a shelf and put plants there.
- To enhance and emphasize the originality of the interior, you can use pots of the same shape, but different in color and size.
It is not recommended to place pots with plants near a sink, shower or bathtub. Firstly, they will interfere there. Secondly, splashes of water or detergents can get on them. 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 Tips
Despite the unpretentiousness of plants suitable for the bathroom, they still need minimal care. What does it consist of?
Watering flowers is necessary only when the topsoil in the pot dries. Water should be slightly warmer than room temperature and pre-settled.
Leaf blades of plants living in the bathroom become more polluted faster. Therefore, they must be wiped more often from plaque. This will help ensure good breathing for the green pet.
- Fast-growing indoor flowers need to be transplanted as the volume of roots increases. A tight 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 ends. You should pick a more spacious pot in advance.
- Plants for a bathroom with no windows need to be fed twice a month during active growth. In winter, when the vegetation process slows down, only once is enough. It is best to use special complex fertilizers for indoor plants.
Possible problems
The following symptoms may indicate improper care of plants for a bathroom without windows:
Yellowing leaves means that the plant suffers from a lack of nutrients. Or it’s not watered enough. The use of complex fertilizers for additional top dressing and regular watering will help to correct the situation.
The appearance of brown spots on the leaves may be a sign of an excess of moisture. Or a disease.
Increased humidity or lack of heat manifests itself in the form of brown leaf tips.
- The lack of light leads to the fact that the plant begins to actively drop leaves, turn pale and stretch. To remedy the situation, you need to install sources of additional lighting. You can also take the plant for the bathroom to a room with a window, but this is a temporary measure.
If, in spite of all efforts, the flower does not develop and grow well, it means that proper care is not provided. Or living conditions do not suit him. He will have to find another, more suitable place, otherwise the plant will simply die.
Yes, decorating a windowless room with plants is not an easy task.