What do you do with air plants when you first get them?

What do you do with air plants when you first get them?

When you receive our plants, please remove from the shipping package and soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour, submerge upside down. Shake gently to remove excess water, Place in bright light and allow to dry. Do not fertilize plants for 3 weeks following their arrival but be sure to follow directions for light and water.

Do air plants die easily?

Too Little Light. Air plants require indirect natural light or bright artificial lighting for several hours a day. Air plants displayed in dark inner hallways or dim bathrooms will decline in health and eventually die.

Do air plants do better inside or outside?

MOVE THEM INDOORS. They will stand a much better chance of living through winter, even if you only place them in a shed, barn or garage. If the temperatures will be below the safe range for more than a day or so, you may want to consider an artificial light source while you wait to move the Air Plants back outside.

Do air plants like being outside?

We love to display our air plants outside and most air plants thrive with the ample light and good air flow that they receive outside. Some good places to display your air plants outside could be a covered outdoor patio, a deck, on an outdoor table, ( if not in full sun) or in the crooks of tree branches.

Which is the best air plant to grow indoors?

25 Recommended Air Plants to Grow Indoors. 1 Sky Plant (Tillandsia ionantha) 2 'Druid' Sky Plant (Tillandsia ionantha 'Druid') 3 'Maxima' Sky Plant (Tillandsia ionantha 'Maxima' or 'Huamelula') 4 'Fuego' (Tillandsia lonatha 'Fuego') 5 Pink Quill Plant (Tillandsia cyanea) More items

Are there any benefits to growing air plants?

Urban dwellers always look forward to saving space in homes and modern alternatives. One of the benefits of air plants is they offer an excellent choice for such settings. Plus, you can grow them without soil, so having a container is not always necessary, and they’re in trend! Also Read: Watering Air Plants

What do air plants tell you about you?

Air plants will tell you when you they need more—or less—water. Above: Photograph by John Merkl. Your air plant will let you know if it needs water more often (the tips of its leaves will turn brown and curl) or if you are over-watering it (its leaves may turn brown or start to look soggy).

How often do air plants need to be watered?

Air plants like several hours a day of bright, indirect light. 4. Air plants can’t live on air alone. Above: Photograph by John Merkl. Air plants get nutrition by absorbing water through their leaves. A good rule of thumb is to water an air plant once a week. Of course, bend the rule based on the conditions in your own home.