5. Pinstripe Calathea (Calathea ornata)
Pinstripe calathea is a stunning indoor plant that looks as if it was painted with a brush. I mean, nature is truly amazing at creating things like this. This plant belongs to the Maranta family and is native to Venezuela and Colombia.
Calathea plants are also called living plants because they close their leaves at night and open them again in the morning when the sunlight is back. This happens due to a joint between the stem and leaf that’s activated by the changing lights. If you have a calathea in your house, you’ve probably even heard its leaves rustling as they move.
As a tropical plant, it loves a spot with plenty of humidity, so the bathroom seems like the best place to keep it.
6. African Mask (Alocasia amazonica)
The African mask plant, also known as elephant’s ear or Kris plant, is native to Southeast Asia, where the humidity is high and the climate is temperate. Similar to other plants on this list, the African mask enjoys high humidity levels, making it great for the bathroom.
If your bathroom gets a good amount of light, this indoor plant will love the steam from your hot shower; otherwise, experts recommend finding another spot that has access to a lot of bright, indirect light. Make sure your African mask plant doesn’t get direct sunlight, though.
These plants like moist, rich soil that is not too soggy. They can grow quite big, getting as tall as 4 feet indoors.
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