Tillandsia is a genus of around 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of northern Mexico and the southeastern United States, Mesoamerica and the Caribbean to mid-Argentina. Their leaves, more or less silvery in colour, are covered with specialized cells (trichomes) capable of rapidly absorbing water that gathers on them.
How to care for air plants?
1) Fully submerge them in water for 2-3 minutes every week. Shake out the excess water, hang them upside down and place in a bright, airy location to airdry them
2) They are susceptible to rot when the air is stagnant
2) Bright filtered light or indirect light is ideal
3) Avoid glass terrariums as it promotes a stagnant and wet condition which can lead to rot, fully airdry them before putting them back into the terrarium
4) Fertilise with half-strength orchid/air plant fertiliser every 2 weeks
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