The Garden of Eden was said to be a natural haven, bursting with life and colour with a stream at its heart, giving the flowers and plants essential moisture and nutrition.
At Soak we view the bathroom in a similar light – a haven or sanctuary where you can rejuvenate and nourish your mind and body. But to create a truly natural environment – evocative of Eden – you need to bring a piece of the outdoors in.
Here we aim to inspire you with flora and fauna that will thrive in the humid and moisture rich surroundings of a bathroom, with ideas for containers which will enhance their true beauty.
Plants with attitude:
* pink quill
(tillandsia cyanea) – the beautiful purple or red flowers of
this plant will inject colour and life into your bathroom. To keep
it at its best stand in partial shade and ensure it's moist at all
times.
* flaming sword
(vriesea splendens) – this plant has long and sturdy striped
fronds with a central stem which opens into a magnificent orange
flower. Ideal for the bathroom as it loves moisture.
* spider plant
(chlorophytum comosum 'vittatum') – everyone loves the spider
plant with its slender stems and tiny white flowers. An extremely
tolerant plant that would look perfect in a hanging basket.
* flamingo flower
(anthurium scherzerianium) – an exotic plant like this has
real presence with its brilliant red flowers, and will love the
mist created in a steamy bathroom.
* boston fern
(nephrolepsis exaltata) – the bright green jagged leaves of
this plant will fit perfectly into a contemporary bathroom. It's
extremely tolerant but enjoys bright sunlight and temperatures over
45°F.
* African violet
(saintpaulia) – this plant thrives on damp conditions and
high humidity so is ideal for the bathroom. As its name suggests ,
treat them with love and you'll be rewarded with brilliant violet
flowers.
Tips
Other plants to consider:
* oilcloth flower (anthurium andreanum)
* umbrella grass (cyperus involucratus)
* rose grape (medinilla magnifica)
* hard fern (blechnum)
* Christmas cactus (schlumbergera)
Containers
Choose glazed ceramic or plastic pots that withstand damp
conditions. Cane, bamboo or wicker pots can become distressed
quickly if not treated with a coat of plant-friendly varnish first
to protect them.
