Air Plant Care

Air Plants, or Tillandsias, are great for hanging, placing in a pot, or simply sitting on a shelf! These unique plants are epiphytes, meaning that they receive their nutrients from the air and do not need soil.
Native to Central and South America, they thrive in bright, indirect sun. Too much direct light can cause the leaves to shrivel or crisp.
In order to keep an Air Plant happy, they enjoy being misted two to three times a week. Judging how many times to water your Air Plant each week depends on the conditions it’s receiving. If it is hotter outside or your plant is getting a lot of sun, opt for a third misting. However, be conservative with watering! Air Plants are more susceptible to being overwatered than underwatered, as too much water between their leaves can cause the plant to rot.
A Bromeliad or Orchid fertilizer used once a month can also be beneficial, but is not necessary.
They are fairly tolerant when it comes to temperature, and anywhere between 50-90 degrees is good.
Keep your Air Plant happy and you can even watch it bloom! Blooms will appear once through an Air Plants life cycle, and then they will reproduce by sending out ‘pups’!