Air Plants

(Tillandsia spp)

General Info

Air plants are epiphytes, which means they grow attached to another plant- usually the trunks of trees- this means they do not need soil

This plant will produce a stem, from which it will grow multiple blooms which are most often a dark purple

After the blooming process, your air plant will have the potential to grow pups- where a new baby plant begins to grow off the mature plant from the base

Watering

Your air plant will need very humid conditions to grow, as it doesn’t have roots and instead absorbs moisture through the foliage

Traditional watering will not be necessary, instead its best to give your air plant a thorough mist several times a week

Make sure that when you mist that your plant isn’t left in direct sun, this can cause the foliage to burn

Soaking is also a common method for watering, make sure not to soak for more than 10-15 minutes at a time

After watering it is best to leave your air plant sitting upside down for up to 30 minutes to allow any access water to drain out

Light Requirements

Your air plant will need very humid conditions to grow, as it doesn’t have roots and instead absorbs moisture through the foliage

Traditional watering will not be necessary, instead its best to give your air plant a thorough mist several times a week

Make sure that when you mist that your plant isn’t left in direct sun, this can cause the foliage to burn

Soaking is also a common method for watering, make sure not to soak for more than 10-15 minutes at a time

After watering it is best to leave your air plant sitting upside down for up to 30 minutes to allow any access water to drain out


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