How to care for a Air Plant

How To Care for an Air Plant

Learn more about Air Plant care

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright indirect light. Keep smaller air plants out of intense, direct sun.

Watering requirements

Soak weekly in a bowl of room temperature water for 15-30 minutes. Shake excess water off afterward. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

Tillandsia are called 'air plants' due to their ability to grow without soil. In their native environment, they can be found growing on trees, cliffs, and even telephone wires.

Plant Origin

Tropical Americas

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Air Plant:
  • Soft, darkened base:

Plant rot

  • Curled or shriveled leaves:

Low humidity, underwatered

  • Not green when wet:

Dead plant