Air Plant Care at a Glance Common Name: Air plant, sky plant Scientific Name:Tillandsia spp. Soil: None, or orchid mix Light: Varies by species Water: Spray, soak, dunk, or mist Food: Bromeliad ...

Enter air plants, which are fairly maintenance-free and incredibly varied. There seems to be an air plant for every occasion, with the National Gardening Association (NGA) estimating there are ...

At a glance Botanical name: Tillandsia spp. Commonly known as: Air plant Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and animals Hardiness zone: 9-13 Watering frequency: 1-3 times per week, depending on the season ...

The pandemic helped many of us discover that tending to a small cohort of houseplants is an ideal activity to ease the burden of isolation. If you weren’t a proud plant parent before 2020, chances are ...

Air plants are epiphytes in the genus Tillandsia of the family Bromeliaceae. Epiphytes do not bring nutrition from the soil by way of roots. Instead, they cling to bark, or rocks, or other ...

For instance, an air plant kept at 90°F will need watering more regularly than one kept at 50°F. We recommend soaking your air plant in a bowl of lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes every 1-2 weeks ...

Air plants in their native environment use rootlike tendrils to attach to another plant, a rock or the ground itself. They are not, however, parasites and do not extract nutrients from the host ...

Water Soak air plants in water for 30 minutes once a week and shake off any excess. Set them out to dry for a couple of hours before placing them back in their usual home. Put them upside down or ...

CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device One of the hottest trends in houseplants is the humble air plant — tillandsia. The spiky plants adorn hanging glass ...