Improving the energy of the bathroom: rating of popular indoor plants

Modern bathrooms and toilets feature exquisite finishes and fashionable accessories. Mirrors and wall paintings are often used to increase the space. Indoor plants in the bathroom help improve energy.

Important attribute

An important attribute of an apartment is a bathroom and a toilet, which are often combined into a separate room. Every day the physiological needs of a person are met here. The interior of these rooms matters. After all, positive energy should reign here.

According to the Eastern teachings "Feng Shui" in the bathroom, the element of water is patronized. It not only helps a person to get rid of the bad energy received during the day. Water purifies energy flows throughout the house, protects against the negative influences of the external environment, and improves the health of households. Also helps to improve financial well-being.

Therefore, it is necessary to competently equip the bathroom. And indoor plants will help with this, which will bring "lively notes" to the energy flow and give the interior a special charm. It is pleasant to be in such a room after a hard day. Clearing away the negative, a person is charged with positive energy and good mood.

In the modern world, the bathroom is a place for solitude, where you want to be alone with your thoughts, analyze the past day, and finally just relax.

Interesting fact! In ancient times, many people gathered in the bathrooms not only to satisfy their physiological needs. Meetings were held here, during which people communicated, made deals, traded and listened to philosophers.

What are the benefits of colors in the bathroom

Many do not understand the very idea of ​​placing flowers in the bathroom, others consider their presence inappropriate. However, the presence of flowers in the room always has a positive effect on household members. And in the hygiene room, they act as a bright decor.

Of course, it would be easier to place artificial flowers in the bathroom, which are not particularly difficult to care for. After all, they can also add coziness to the room. However, fresh flowers have a number of benefits and positive properties.

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Interesting fact! The first baths appeared about 5,000 years ago in India and were made of ceramics. She was the property of every family: it was a necessary attribute of everyday life.

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Despite all the negative moments, troubles and material costs when landscaping the bathroom and toilet, the end result will bring great satisfaction and bring a lot of positive emotions. At the same time, "living greens" will revive the interior, give it a unique originality and a certain charm. In such a bathroom you can relax after a hard day, take water procedures and recharge with positive energy.

The nuances of placement

Before arranging the flowers in the bathroom, many ask themselves questions about what plants are needed, how to place and water, what kind of lighting is needed. Indeed, in this room, a certain environment is created with its own temperature and humidity, its influence of cosmetics and cleaning products. But even for these conditions, you can choose a certain type of plant.

The most important question remains about providing bathrooms with constant light. Well, if there is a window, then the problem will be solved: there is always access to fresh air and natural light.

Most often, hygiene rooms are isolated from the environment, there are no windows. Phytolamps will help to solve the problem of lighting in an enclosed space. Even in a small bathroom, with their correct placement, you can create all the necessary conditions for growing plants.

Do not immediately fill the empty space with a lot of colors. It is necessary to carefully select flowers, taking into account their characteristics, and gradually create a floral arrangement.

For confined spaces, flowers that love moisture and shadow... Here we are talking about flowers in pots. Small flowers can be placed on a windowsill, on shelves or cabinets, hung in a flower pot on hooks.

Lovers of large bouquets can place them in the corners, as there is a "dead zone" (no movement). They will harmoniously fit into any interior in a floor vase. You can choose a composition to match the bathroom or vice versa, choose more contrasting shades.

Bathrooms should have a powerful extractor hood and the room should be well ventilated.

Light and shatterproof plastic containers are suitable for growing plants in bathrooms. Solid ceramics and glass are not recommended. But flowers in small ceramic pots can liven up an interior and improve energy.

When choosing a plant and container for it, you must rely on your taste and financial capabilities. Not always expensive flowers will be able to meet the necessary requirements. More often these are capricious plants that require high care costs.

Currently, there are many colors available for the price. Inexpensive representatives of the plant world will help you create your own individual interior, which will bring great pleasure in care and fill the room with positive energy.

Varieties of phytolamps

There are several types of lighting lamps that have been developed for growing flowers indoors (greenhouses, at home) where there is not enough natural light or in the absence of it. They must always be kept on. As a rule, phytolamps are placed along the perimeter of the bathroom at a distance of 30-45 cm from the plants.

The lamp is:

• luminescent - min heat and long service life (distance from flowers more than 50 cm);
• LED - has a maximum useful flow of light for plants, has a soft effect (suitable for illuminating remote areas);
• metal halide - has a high power and optimal spectrum of light, max resource reserve (disadvantage - high cost).

You can read more about phytolamps here.

Feature of TOP 7 popular plants for landscaping baths

N / a	Plant name	Beneficial features	How can you use
1.	Phalaenopsis, Orchid family	decorates the interior, creates comfort, absorbs moisture, purifies the air, a safe plant	can be grown in bathtubs with and without windows with lighting, placed on window sills, shelves and washbasins
2.	"Bamboo of happiness" or Dracaena Sander	possesses positive energy, creates a favorable microclimate, purifies the air, a safe plant	suitable for growing bathrooms with and without windows, placed on stands and shelves, safe, well adapted in humid environments
3.	Spathiphyllum or Spathiphyllum	improves the microclimate in the bathroom, purifies the air, safe plant	suitable for breeding in a bathroom with or without a window under special lighting
4.	Anthurium	helps to get out of prolonged depression, clarifies consciousness, improves mental abilities, improves intuition, poisonous plant	can be bred in a bathroom with or without a window under special lighting on shelves, washbasins or stands
5.	Muhlenbeckia	creates a special microclimate, adapts in rooms with low temperatures, dry and warm air	suitable for creating a composition on a stand, on a quiet or a wide shelf
6.	Nephrolepis or house fern	cleans the air from dust of harmful microparticles, absorbs electromagnetic radiation, safe plant	can be placed on large window sills, in the partition between windows, on high stands, suitable for baths without windows
7	Exakum blue	purifies the air, has a light pleasant aroma, a spectacular plant	suitable for breeding in a bathroom with or without a window under special lighting

interesting fact! For a long time in Europe, hygiene procedures were banned, bathing was considered a manifestation of paganism. They were ridiculed by the church. Therefore, we did not wash ourselves often and reluctantly. Rare bathing was carried out in wooden tubs, which were not considered an everyday attribute and were very rare. They were passed from hand to hand, they were rented. Hygiene procedures were performed approximately once a month. An immoral attitude to personal hygiene led to epidemics of such dangerous diseases as the black plague, cholera and syphilis (14-15 centuries). The plague has killed 25 million people.

Popular plants for bathrooms: rating of the best flowers

Phalaenopsis, Orchid family

This is a rather capricious plant. But with properly organized lighting and care, it can decorate any bathroom. It grows in the north-east of Australia, south-east Asia and the Philippines.

Suitable for cultivation are such species as phalaenopsis with flowers in the shape of a butterfly (Greek "phalani" - moth, "opsis" - similarity).

Care:

• plant transplant - within 2-3 years;
• have a maximum height of an adult plant from 70 to 75 cm, leaf length - up to 30 cm, and branches - from 7 to 9 cm;
• bloom several times a year;
• watering 1-2 times / week;
• needs air temperature from 21 to 27 degrees.;
• convenient to place on the countertop of the washbasin;
• placement near the mirror will expand the room and give it a special charm;
• acceptable price.

Average cost per plant in a pot: 450 rubles.

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"Bamboo of happiness" or Dracaena Sander

Graceful and elegant plant, unofficial symbol of the Republic of China. It personifies vitality and grace, loyalty and spiritual excellence. It grows in southeastern Asia, in the humid tropics and subtropical climates. One of the varieties of dracaena.

The eternally green handsome is a bare stem with several shoots and leaves. The barrel is either spirally bent or straight. It must be located in the southeastern zone: according to the theory of "feng shui" luck and financial well-being will enter the house. A figurine in the shape of a frog with coins in the Chinese style will help to enhance the favorable energy. It will also add some charm to the bathroom.

Care:

• moderate watering in winter, more often in summer;
• you can grow a plant in water using distilled, settled water and a glass container (liquid renewal after 14 days);
• mineral dressing for dracaena 1 time / month;
• cultivation in the ground provides for a special soil for dracaena + the presence of a spacious pot;
• transplantation: for a young plant - 1 time / year, for an older plant - 1 time / 3 years, in tubs - 1 time / several years;
• can be grown in a glass container using hydrogel and water (it is necessary to periodically add water, top dressing - 2 times / year);
• has a positive energy;
• favorable temperature for growing - 13-31 degrees;
• affordable price.

Price: from 140 rubles. and higher.

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Spathiphyllum or Spathiphyllum

perennial evergreen plant of the Aroid family (Greek “spathe” - blanket, “phyllon” - leaf). The plant is widespread in central and southern America. It grows along rivers and streams, in swampy forests, where there is high humidity. It is also found among the plants of New Guinea, the Philippines, the Moluccas and the Solomon Islands.

It is the formation of basal oval leaves growing from the ground. It has a peduncle and an inflorescence-cob, which is covered with an oblong-elliptical white veil (turns green after flowering).

According to the old superstition, spathiphyllum is often called the "female flower". On the wedding day of the goddess Astarte, a gift was made to all female representatives. The happy sorceress gave them a piece of happiness: she breathed it into a flower. And now he gives good luck, happiness and love to everyone who grows it at home.

Care:

• moderate watering in winter, plentiful in summer;
• top dressing: 1 time in 2-3 / week from autumn to spring (more often spring-autumn period);
• favorable temperature: 22-23 degrees;
• flowering is possible at 16-18 degrees;
• transplant once a year in the spring;
• "Bathing": 1 time / week with a water temperature of 20 degrees. (pest prevention).

Average price for a potted plant: from 186 rubles. and higher.

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Anthurium

A popular indoor plant that has positive properties and fits perfectly into any interior. The evergreen anthurium of the Android family is a short stem with oval-lanceolate foliage (L - 25-30 cm, width - 10-12 cm). It has inflorescences 6-10 cm. It is called "male happiness", it is a symbol of the masculine principle.

By its presence, anthurium helps a person get out of prolonged depression, clarifies consciousness, improves a person's mental abilities, and promotes the development of intuition. In addition, a very spectacular flower will decorate the bathroom and toilet, fill it with positive energy and create a favorable microclimate.

Care:

• moderate watering: in the spring-autumn period, the water temperature is 23-27 degrees;
• transplant: in the month of March with active growth;
• adult plants are transplanted as needed (once / year);
• mineral feeding: 1 time / 3 weeks for a long period (spring - summer).

Average price for a pot with a plant: from 480 rubles. and higher.

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Muhlenbeckia

A very graceful evergreen with curly shoots. They are located on thin branches of a brown shade, closely intertwined with each other. Small round-shaped leaves (d –1 cm) of dark green color look spectacular against their background. Mühlenbeckia blooms with small white flowers (d - 0.6 cm), which are located between the leaves.

The plant belongs to ampelous species, resembles a small liana. It looks great both in a hanging pot and in a floor vase, creating the effect of an "openwork" airy bush. The birthplace of Mühlenbeckia can be considered New Zealand and Australia. It is also found in the western part of South America, in southern Africa.

Care:

• moderate watering (avoid waterlogging of the soil, drain the water from the pallet immediately);
• watering frequency: up to 2-3 times / week in spring;
• can be placed on northern windows, at a distance from the south, east and west;
• perfect for growing in bathrooms without windows with appropriate lighting;
• a stable growing environment is needed;
• in a hot period, it needs regular spraying (at t above 23 degrees);
• top dressing: intensive fertilization from the end of spring and in the summer, 1 time / 2 weeks;
• you can form a crown at your discretion: it tolerates tying, "haircut", plucking in the phase of active plant growth (spring - summer);
• can be grown in flowerpots on a leg, on stands or in hanging containers;
• annual replanting is recommended (mid-spring).

Average cost per bush in a pot: 600 rubles.

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Nephrolepis or house fern

An amazing houseplant that grew in the dense prehistoric thickets of the times of the dinosaurs, modified and survived to our times. He still pleases us with his spontaneity, simplicity and originality. Nephrolepis is native to South America. It is a rainforest inhabitant with a large bright green "cap" of leaves growing upward.

Care:

• plentiful watering, but in moderation;
• loves "bathing" in the bathroom;
• water with soft, settled water as soon as the topsoil dries;
• should be kept away from heating appliances;
• spraying is necessary regularly (more often in summer);
• fertilizing with mineral fertilizer 1 time / 2-3 weeks (dilute it in half);
• transplantation: if necessary, once a year (do not remove the roots from the old soil);
• love a slightly acidified environment (pH 5-6.6);
• in winter, the plant rests, slows down its growth.

Average price for a bush in a pot: from 500 rubles.

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Exakum blue

The original plant from the Socotra archipelago is endemic. The habitat is a limited area. It also grows in Malaysia and some countries in Southeast Asia. It is an erect branch with superficial roots. They differ in a variety of leaves: ovoid and diamond-shaped, pointed and oval.

It has a rich selection of colors: from blue-cyan to purple-violet, and white. They have a wonderful feature - a pleasant delicate aroma. For indoor cultivation, Exakum blue is used.

Care:

• needs a light and permeable substrate (neutral or slightly acidified);
• a bright, darkened place is needed (in a bathroom without windows, lighting is needed);
• likes a stable room temperature;
• needs to be updated annually;
• pruning: half of the plant is pruned in the fall;
• in winter, constant illumination (up to 12 hours, for places with low illumination);
• moderate but regular watering;
• you can use a pallet with wet pebbles (expanded clay and sphagnum) to maintain constant humidity (or a container next to the plant);
• mineral feeding with potassium and phosphorus content: 1 time / month;
• it is necessary to pluck faded flowers to form new ones;
• cut dry twigs.

Average price for a pot with a plant: 1090 rubles.

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By choosing the right plant for the bathroom, you can not only create coziness, but also improve the energy in the room!