What exactly is a bromeliad? And why are we discussing bromeliads on a website dedicated to tillandsias? Bromeliads, or tropical plants, are members of the Bromeliaceae family, of which Tillandsia plants (also known as air plants) are a genus. Plants in the plant kingdom are classified into several families, orders, and genuses, as we all …
It is preferable to soak your air plants in a bowl of water for 20 to an hour once per week to 10 days. Totally submerge the plant. Even though they are constantly wet in nature, if your plant is in bloom, you might want to keep the bud above the water to avoid disturbing …
The most challenging aspect of caring for air plants is watering them. Some individuals use misting religiously, others immerse their air plants, while yet others utilize a mix of misting and soaking. In our experience, watering air plants is challenging because the plant’s requirements differ significantly depending on the environment. Additionally, some species need particular …
More air plants perish from overwatering than from underwatering. The telltale indicator is when the bottom of your air plant appears brown and slimy. Instead of submerging or soaking your air plants, try misting them with a spray bottle. In between waterings, make sure your air plant has completely dried out. Only mist your air …
What’s wrong with my Tillandsia air plant? Customers frequently ask us this question, as do people who are just browsing our website and are looking for advice on how to take care of their air plants. While pinpointing exactly what occurred to the plant can be challenging, sometimes seeing the “wide picture” can help us …
Your air plant will require routine watering. It’s a common fallacy that these plants can survive indoors or in gardens without irrigation. Water is essential unless your airplants are growing outside in a climate that closely resembles their natural home. There are several fundamental rules one may abide by to keep their Tillandsia happy, even …
When exposed to intense light, certain types of air plants, like Tillandsia brachycaulos and Tillandsia bradeana, are known to become a shade of red. Plant collectors who look for them specifically to add this lovely tone to their collection find this attribute attractive. If the tops of your air plant’s leaves start to become brown …
Air plants are one of nature’s many wonders and by far one of the most unusual plant species. We will discuss what they are, how to best care for them, how to display them, and our top three favorites in this journal. A Brief Overview Tillandsia, the Latin word for air plants, are indigenous to …
You will need to regularly water your airplant. There is a widespread misconception that these plants can live without watering inside a home or garden. Unless your airplants are growing outdoors in a climate mirroring their native habitat water is key! While your specific environment and the species being grown effects watering there are some …
Have you ever questioned whether the plants your neighbor has growing in a tiny magnetic pot on their fridge are real or artificial? Or have you noticed plants growing seemingly out of nowhere as you make your way around the block? The likelihood that the plants in question are Air Plants, which, as their name …
