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title: "Looking for suggestions for a plant to suit this spot in my guest…"
description: "Looking for suggestions for a plant to suit this spot in my guest toilet (powder room): - small north-facing window (and I live in a Northern European…"
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author: "Andrea A"
published: "2025-07-12T21:45:32.604287Z"
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# Looking for suggestions for a plant to suit this spot in my guest…

_Posted by Andrea A on 2025-07-12_

Looking for suggestions for a plant to suit this spot in my guest toilet (powder room):  
\- small north-facing window (and I live in a Northern European country), so it gets light but not much direct sun (it is nighttime in the photo)  
\- window ledge space is only 40 cm high (15,5”)  
\- width and depth are about 50 cm (20”)

So the plant can spread out (but not hang), just can’t grow very tall. It stays reasonably warm year round in this bathroom, but not much extra humidity as no bath/shower, and even the sink isn’t used a whole lot.

I was successful with a fern, but it got too tall. Not successful with coleus. Recommendations?

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## 16 comments

### Bonzoid commented on 2025-07-12

A pothos, while very common, would be fine there. Maybe a variegated one, or another with a more unusual leaf pattern. Tons to choose from at a plant store and you can keep it small and compact or let it vine. They’re perfect for low light situations.

### Amy commented on 2025-07-12

I was going to suggest a pothos, too. They adapt to just about any space, it seems. Low maintenance.

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### Amy commented on 2025-07-12

They do like to be misted, though.

#### Andrea A replied on 2025-07-13

That’s no problem, I mist all my plants (that need it).

### Amy commented on 2025-07-13

They are very easy to propagate in water, too. Just don’t over water them. I lite mine dry out between waterings.

### Amy commented on 2025-07-13

Let\*

### Carolinagreenthumb commented on 2025-07-13

A Chinese evergreen which is an Aglaonema.

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#### Andrea A replied on 2025-07-13

Ohhh, I’ve been looking for one of these and a good spot for it. Great tip!

### Plant Mama commented on 2025-07-13

How about a Z Z Plant. Doesn't need a lot of light and for me they've been slow growing. Might work in your spot.

#### Andrea A replied on 2025-07-13

I do like these, but they generally grow up and I fear it would quite quickly get too tall

### YinDeezy commented on 2025-07-13

+1 for pothos or Philo Brazil, micans, ect. Anything that vines and can be easily trimmed should work

### Phil commented on 2025-07-13

If you want something a little different, check out Callisa Pink Panther. It’s compact and can be trimmed as necessary. Depends on your light.

#### Andrea A replied on 2025-07-13

Ohh, that is super cute! Looks like a mini tradescantia. Not sure I’ve ever seen one here in Sweden, but I’ll keep a lookout as that’s a cutie!

### 🌺Ninah🌺 commented on 2025-07-13

A philodendron would be perfect, i suggest pink princess to add a pop of color, and a grow light to really brighten it up, but it’s not necessary!

#### Andrea A replied on 2025-07-13

Sadly, it is a small bathroom and the only electrical is across the room by the door, so no chance of a grow light. Don’t philodendron get quite big?

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