Moisture-absorbing flowers

Moisture-absorbing flowers - may sound a bit weird. However, such plants do exist and are effective in getting rid of moisture from our homes. Even if the apartment itself does not pose such a problem, the bathroom and kitchen are places where excessive moisture can occur.Therefore, next to ventilation, it is worth placing plants that will also absorb this moisture. In addition to their practical advantages, they can beautify any room, regardless of the style in which it is decorated.Check which plants that absorb moisture in the house are also suitable for the kitchen and bathroom, including those without a window.

Live moisture-absorbing flowers - TOP7

More and more of us struggle with the problem of excessive moisture in the apartment. You can deal with it in different ways, but it is always worth supporting yourself with nature.There are many moisture-absorbing flowers and everyone will find something suitable. Their care is most often limited to providing a suitable substrate that can be bought ready-made and to the application of specialized fertilizer from time to time.By placing the plant in a decorative pot in harmony with the decor, we add extraordinary charm to the bathroom, kitchen or living room. It should also be remembered that these plants, in addition to absorbing moisture, purify the air and even ionize it.So it's safe to say that it's the perfect combination of practicality and elegance. Below is a summary of our TOP7 plants for the bathroom or kitchen that will solve problems with excess indoor humidity.

  1. Oplątwa
  2. Zielistka
  3. Elegant chamedora
  4. Winged Flower
  5. Common ivy
  6. Fern
  7. Sansewieria

Flowers for the bathroom: hanging, decorative and moisture-absorbing

Oplątwa

An original, exotic plant from tropical and desert areas of South and Central America. Tangling is also found in some regions of the United States. In nature, they grow on stones, tree limbs, clinging to them with their roots. Their flowers smell beautiful and some of them in nature are favored by hummingbirds. Flowers for the bathroom hanging and undemanding? Confusion is one of them.
Since the braid does not need a substrate, it can be grown in decorative, openwork baskets, suspended anywhere. It is important that she has access to light and adequate humidity. Thus, it is an excellent plant for the bathroom, but one that has a window.
Caring for the weaver is neither time consuming nor complicated. It is enough to spray it at least once a week and immerse it in water for several dozen minutes once a month. After this time, take it out, let it dry and put it back in its proper place.


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Zielistka

A long-lived, undemanding plant that absorbs moisture from the rooms. It can be safely said that it is a plant for special tasks, as it cleans the air of toxins such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, acetone, xylene, heavy metals, ammonia. It neutralizes unfavorable electromagnetic radiation as well as bacteria.It has narrow and long leaves growing in clusters. Herbivore looks best in a pot hung on the wall, because then you can see the charm of its straight hanging leaves.

Decorative and elegant moisture-absorbing flowers - not only for the bathroom

Elegant chamedora, i.e. the coral palm

It occurs naturally in the tropical forests of Central America, which already suggests that it likes moist air. The elegant chamedora grows quite slowly, so it does not need to be repotted every year, but only when the pot is too tight. It looks very elegant, so it becomes not only useful, but also decorates the room. Chamedora does not like soil that is too wet, so it is rarely watered with soft water at room temperature.

Winged Flower

Its shiny, dark green leaves can be a lovely decoration in any bathroom. Properly cared for, it grows in clumps and can even bloom all year round.A flask-shaped, cream-colored inflorescence surrounded by a white ovoid sheath that begins to turn green when the flower fades. Peace Lily likes shaded and damp rooms, but in spring it is worth moving it to a sunnier place. It cleans the air of toxins and perfectly absorbs moisture. The Peace Lily looks beautiful in a bright flowerpot placed on a stand filled with white pebbles. This is an interesting idea for arranging an original decoration for our bathroom.


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Moisture-absorbing flowers - for a bathroom without a window

Unfortunately, most new bathrooms in blocks of flats do not have windows. Thus, they are even more exposed to too much moisture. Probably some have not even wondered if there are any living flowers that absorb moisture for a bathroom without a window. Fortunately, there are a lot of them and they can be helpful in removing moisture on the one hand, and decorating the bathroom on the other.Meet the flowers that absorb moisture in a bathroom without a window.

Common ivy

One of the most popular plants for years, but not everyone knows that ivy perfectly absorbs moisture. Undemanding, all the time green, which can grow about 40 cm a year. It perfectly absorbs moisture from the air, but you should always keep its substrate moist. Ivy does not require sunlight, and even feels good in dark rooms. It is worth mentioning that ivy also has the ability to neutralize odors, absorb mold and fungus spores, as well as formaldehyde. It feels good hanging close to the ceiling and it is from there that it captures maximum moisture.


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Fern

Fern also likes dark and humid rooms. Sunlit positions are not recommended for her.It has properties that neutralize not only toxins, but also excessive radiation emitted by televisions or computers. However, if the air in the room in which it is located is extremely polluted, the fern turns yellow and withers, which can be a valuable hint. The most suitable temperature for ferns is between 13 and 21 degrees Celsius. Likes a damp substrate: neither dry nor untreated. It should be watered with soft, lime-free water, preferably at room temperature. It should be supplemented with an appropriate dose of fern fertilizer once every two weeks, once a month in winter it is enough.


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Sansewieria

Called an iron plant, it can endure difficult conditions. He likes dark and humid rooms and does not require frequent watering. It is enough to do it when the soil is already dry. It is worth feeding it with fertilizer once a month.It grows slowly, so there is no need to replant frequently. The most appropriate substrates and fertilizers are those for cacti. Sansewieria can decorate a large countertop with a washbasin in an original and elegant way.

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