Houseplants as decorative elements in the bathroom have been very trendy for several years. However, not every potted plant can cope with the often high humidity in the bathroom. You can now find out under which conditions the aloe vera plant belongs to the bathroom plants.
Is aloe vera suitable as a plant for the bathroom?
Aloe vera plants can thrive in the bathroom if it is bright enough. Because of the high humidity in the bathroom, they need to be watered less frequently as they absorb moisture from the air. Good bathroom plant partners are cobbler palm, ivy, lucky feather and ferns.
Is the bathroom an ideal location for aloe vera??
Since aloe vera plants are undemanding in terms of location, they can also be kept in the bathroomSome even say that aloe is the flagship bathroom plant. In order for the well-known medicinal plant to live up to this reputation, the bathroom still has to meet one requirement: it has to be bright. If it is dark or even windowless, you unfortunately have to do without aloe vera as a decorative houseplant in the bathroom.
What do I have to pay attention to when using aloe vera in the bathroom?
Whenfertilizingthe aloe vera plants, you do not need to takeany special measures. When it comes towatering, you should pay attention to thespecial conditions in the bathroom. This means heat and humidity, which are usually higher than in conventional rooms. Therefore, you should pay attention to the following when watering:
- Aloe vera tolerates drought better than waterlogging.
- The plant absorbs moisture from the air.
If there is high humidity in the bathroom, you may not need to water the houseplant at all.
What to do if aloe vera leaves hanging in the bathroom?
Drooping leaves occur on the aloe vera plant in the bathroom due tovarious causes. The most common is
- a location that is too dark
- Water shortage
- soaked substrate (waterlogging)
So that your aloe vera feels good again, you should research the cause and fix the problem as quickly as possible.
Tip
Combine aloe vera with other plants in the bathroom
If you want to transform your bathroom into a green oasis, you can also combine aloe vera with other plants. Other bathroom plants include cobbler palm (Aspidistra), ivy (Epipremnum aureum), lucky feather (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) and nest and sword fern (Asplenium nidus or Nephrolepis).
