If you are wondering if an air plant means a plant that floats in the air, then you are mistaken. Let me explain! As these plants do not need any soil to grow and live as a parasite that is why they got entitled to that name. It is also called Tillandsia. Silver color and rosette pattern are the basic characteristics of this plant. It’s found in the forests, mountains, and deserts of northern Mexica, Argentina, and the United States.
I would like to share the names of some popular air plants such as- Argentea, Bulbosa, Caput, Harisi, Xerographica, Ionantha, Brachycaulos, Aeranthos, Capitata, Streptophylla, etc.
Key Takeaways
- Air circulation, a good lighting source, misting, and soaking. These are some ways to grow your air plants.
- Potting, putting other stuff, and choosing a place- these are the steps that you need to follow while decorating your plants.
- For maintenance you should follow- air and light supply, the right placement, watering and fertilizing, and propagation method.
Methods of growing air plant
Before we start discussing the growing methods of air plants, let me help you to sort out what type of air plant will be suitable for you. Previously we have mentioned that there are three kinds of areas from where these air plants belong. Air plant belonging to desert areas looks silvery in color, flatten leaves, less greenish and flaky also. Tropical plants are less flaky, dark green in color, and curved leaves. So if you are still confused about selecting the right plant for you then I will suggest buying air plants belonging to desert areas. And the reason behind that is, you will find them low-maintenance as they require less watering.
Potting:
Potting comes first to keep your air plant safe. If you are confused about that, no need to worry! Let me share some of the names so that you can your desired one. Shoe planters, terrariums, sculpture displays, gemstone holders, air plant frames, candle and air plant wooden support, hanging shelves and there are many you might find in a plant store.
Other stuff:
After potting, you need to decorate that pot before putting your plant. Sands, rocks, pebbles, shells, and small wooden pieces. These are the stuff that you may put in there. Also, you can add small artificial creatures as well to enhance the beauty of your pot.
Place:
You have completed above mention two steps. Now you need to place your air plant according to your choice. That place can be your bookshelf, tabletop, window sill, etc. Moreover, you can hang them on walls.
Note one important thing about placing your plant: if you are using glass vessels, avoid direct sunlight because it may burn your plants.
Again, I am adding some maintenance tips here:
- Air and light are two resources essential for an air plant to sustain. So, always you need to take care of that. A perfect combination of both of these resources can increase the stability of your plant.
- As per earlier discussion, the right placement of your air plant is also important to maintain the temperature.
- And about watering and fertilizing, if you are observing that your plant is getting brownish in color then there might be a chance that they are dehydrated or got attacked by pests. To solve this problem, schedule your watering routine and also use lube fertilizer once a month.
- Air plants live up to two to five years. On that note, you can start trying the propagation method from the pups to reproduce more air plants for your home.
Decoration and maintenance
Once you have completed the growing techniques you can think about styling your plants. Along with that, you have another responsibility towards that adorable plant which is to take good care of that. Here, I would like to add a few factors on decoration:
Note one important thing about placing your plant: if you are using glass vessels, avoid direct sunlight because it may burn your plants.
Again, I am adding some maintenance tips here:
- Air and light are two resources essential for an air plant to sustain. So, always you need to take care of that. A perfect combination of both of these resources can increase the stability of your plant.
- As per earlier discussion, the right placement of your air plant is also important to maintain the temperature.
- And about watering and fertilizing, if you are observing that your plant is getting brownish in color then there might be a chance that they are dehydrated or got attacked by pests. To solve this problem, schedule your watering routine and also use lube fertilizer once a month.
- Air plants live up to two to five years. On that note, you can start trying the propagation method from the pups to reproduce more air plants for your home.
FAQs
No, you do not need to do that. As they are epiphytes, they do not need any ground for growth purposes. You can put them in glass jars.
You can put them near a window or at window sills, but be careful about direct sunlight which might burn out your air plants.
You can mist or submerge your plants to get rid of extra dust. Also misting will give your plants a refreshing look. You can mist your air plants once a week.
The height of air plants is between two inches to seven feet. Also, you will find those varieties at any plant stores.
Final Words
To sum up, if you follow all the procedures carefully your air plant will live longer. In addition, it is an eco-friendly, low-maintenance, and budget-friendly plant that can beautify your bedroom, bathroom, living room, and any other place in your house.
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