Overview
- Same-day consumer pieces from tz.de, Chip.de and Merkur.de detail how certain houseplants absorb moisture and filter some pollutants in humid rooms such as bathrooms.
- Top recommendations include peace lily (Spathiphyllum) for low-light baths though toxic to pets, spider plant (Chlorophytum) with study-backed formaldehyde reduction, and Boston fern (Nephrolepis) which thrives in humidity and is non-toxic to cats.
- Further suitable choices cited include Monstera, Calathea that dislikes drafts and cold, Philodendron for semi-shade, Alocasia Zebrina for bright, humid spots, and trailing Epipremnum for compact spaces.
- Care guidance stresses less frequent watering due to ambient humidity, keeping potting mix from staying wet, using lukewarm low-lime water, and removing the topsoil and aerating the substrate if mold appears.
- Coverage notes that grouping plants can amplify benefits and that regular airing and routine cleaning remain essential to prevent mold in bathrooms and kitchens.