Where do air plants originate from?

Where do air plants originate from?

Air plants are native to the West Indies, Mexico, and much of Central America and South America. In the United States, they grow in California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and other southern states. There are more than 600 varieties of air plants.

What are air plants native to?

Air plants, also known by their Latin name, Tillandsia, are native to the mountains, deserts, and forests of South and Central America, and some types can even be found in the southern United States. Air plants are epiphytic, which basically means they grow on and around trees, but they're not parasitic.

Do air plants grow in Australia?

Air plants are highly adaptable and can be grown well throughout Australia. They should receive bright, indirect sunlight. An east or west facing window area is ideal but avoid very hot positions.

Are air plants invasive?

Over 500 species of Tillandsia grow in a broad variety of habitats in the USA (southern part) to Central and South America. Some Tillandsia varieties such as Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usenoides) can be invasive, taking over phone lines and climbing buildings.

Where is the best place to put air plants?

Air plants do best with at least a few hours of bright, indirect sun daily. Placement within 1 to 3 feet of an east- or west-facing window, or within a foot or two of an artificial light source is ideal. If you keep them well watered, they can have hotter, more direct sun and longer exposure.

Can I put my air plant in soil?

Planting Air Plants Don't plant them in dirt. Ever. They're epiphytes, which means they grow on other plants, not in the ground.

Why are air plants not sold in Australia?

The Australian government has clamped down on exports from Europe and America – where most varieties of tillandsia come from – fearing that xylella, an airborne pathogen, will affect grape, citrus, almond, stone fruit and other crops. Tillandsia tenuifolia plant. Photo: Airplants Australia

Where are air plants found in the world?

Air plants are native to the West Indies, Mexico, and much of Central America and South America. In the United States, they grow in California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and other ...

Are there any native plants that grow in Australia?

The star like flowers of boronias have long enchanted bushwalkers in parts of Australia from the east to west coast. Add to this the delicate floral perfumes and cut flower qualities, and you have a group of plants well worth attention. Boronias need good drainage to succeed.

Can a air plant grow in the ground?

1. An air plant will not grow in soil. Don’t even try it. Above: Photograph by John Merkl. Tillandsias are epiphytes, which means that in nature air plants grow on other plants—clinging to tree trunks, for instance—rather than by rooting in the ground.