Humidity-Loving Plants for Bathrooms and Terrariums

Humidity-loving plants need 60% or higher ambient humidity to grow well. They thrive in bathrooms, terrariums, kitchens, and anywhere a humidifier or pebble tray maintains moisture around their leaves.

Tropical understory species evolved in environments where rainforest humidity rarely drops below 70%. Indoors, dry winter air or central heating quickly stresses these plants unless humidity is actively maintained. The species below all require at least 60% humidity to thrive.

Every species below links to its full plant care guide on PlantoScan, covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.

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For a more specific shortlist, see bathroom plants.

For a more specific shortlist, see tropical houseplants.