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Tillandsia - how to buy, grow & care for air plants

The plant that's almost impossible to kill. - by Starts at 60 writer
  • 24 Sep 2019
Tillandsia - how to buy, grow & care for air plants

If you’ve ever lamented your inability to grow and care for a pot plant, your life is about to change and it’s all thanks to air plants.

These strange, beautiful plants (also known as tillandsia) grow in a range of difficult places – think cliff faces and tree branches – so they’re tough enough to survive even your shady gardening skills.

And the best thing? They don’t even need soil. In fact, placing an air plant in soil is one of the very few ways you can damage the plant beyond repair.

They’re called air plants because, for the most part, they can survive on the moisture in the air around them.

While some air plants have roots, these are often for used to help the plant stabilise itself rather than seek out moisture.

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Air plants should “receive bright, indirect sunlight” according to Melbourne-based business Air Plant Décor, so the best place for them is usually indoors, near an east- or west-facing window.

They can be placed outside, but will need a little extra care to ensure they’re flourishing.

The popularity of air plants has been growing slowly since the 1960s, but there’s been a considerable resurgence in recent years, with many using the plants to brighten up a space without having to keep a constant eye on them.

There are different types of air plants, but those with low water requirements should be submerged in a bowl of water for 10 to 20 minutes each week, and misted lightly once a week.

Plants with higher water requirements may need to be “dunked” twice a week.

Air Plant Décor also recommends adding some fertiliser to dunking water once a month during the warmer months.

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Compact and requiring little maintenance, air plants are especially suited to those living in apartments, or who don’t have easy access to a garden bed.

Whether in bunches or as a standalone feature, air plants are an easy way to bring some life to your home.

Terrariums are a popular option for display, as are hanging geometric plant holders.

If you love the ease of air plants but prefer the look of ordinary plants, you can combine the two in a cute pot.

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Air plants are also extremely cost effective, with prices ranging from $5 to $80 depending on the rarity of the plant.

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