Growing Air Plants: Tips at a Glance
In nature air plants use roots to latch onto branches to draw nutrition from hosts. As a houseplant Tillandsia needs to absorb moisture through its leaves; submerge it weekly.
- Type Tropical epiphyte
- Lifespan Perennial
- USDA Zones 10-11
- Light Filtered or full sun
- Water Submerge and spray
- Where to Plant Terrariums
- Design Tip Wall-mounted
- Companions Moss, orchids
- Peak Season Year-round
Air Plants: A Field Guide
In nature air plants use their roots to latch onto branches and draw nutrition from their hosts. But when you turn Tillandsia into a house plant it will need to absorb moisture through its leaves.
The most common mistake with an air plant is not giving it enough water. Misting its leaves is a start, but to keep it alive you need to submerge Tillandsia in water every two weeks (you will be forgiven if you miss forget a few times). We’re partial to Ionantha air plants because they are particularly hardy and low-maintenance.
