Air plants
These cuties come in all different shapes, sizes, textures and colors! Their care, however, seems to be the same throughout. When researching your own care, there will be 101 different resources with 101 different answers - BUT we will share with you what works best for us! We completely submerge ours in water for one hour, every other week. Once it is done soaking, it is very important that you let them dry out completely before putting them back in their homes. It is most important for their little root (or butt) to be dry before it goes back into its vessel because, like most other plants, it will succumb to root rot if left damp/moist. I like to soak mine before I go to bed, that way they have the entire night to dry out before I put them back into their homes in the morning! You can also mist or spritz in between waterings to mimic a humid environment (if you don’t have a humidifier at home)!
Common name: Air plants
Botanical name: Tillandsia, Xerographica, Ionatha, Bulbosa, Chiapensis, and more!
Care tips for a happy plant:
Light: as long as they get SOME indirect light (even artificial light) they will be happy!
Soil: none required!
Water: see soaking instructions above!
Humidity: not picky
Temperature: average household temps
Toxicity: non toxic to all!