Planetagarden
- Are air plants really alive?
- Do air plants need direct sun?
- How long do air plants last?
- How do you put an air plant in a shell?
Are air plants really alive?
First: Air plants are unique in that they don't live in soil; instead, they absorb everything they need through their leaves. This includes water and other nutrients. Let it dry off before it goes back to its home, so that there is no excess water that can cause rot. ...
Do air plants need direct sun?
In order to thrive, air plants need bright, indirect light. Rooms with southern or eastern facing windows make good candidates, because these spaces will be brightly illuminated with sun for most of the day. ... Full spectrum (fluorescent) light is a must.
How long do air plants last?
Tillandsias are tropical plants that usually live for several years and will bloom and produce flowers only one time during their lifetime. The flowers are striking and brilliantly colored, and the bloom period will last several days to many months, depending on the species.
How do you put an air plant in a shell?
Remember, you can simply place the air plant right into the seashell – no adhesive required. You can also take the seashell, add an air plant and put the entire display into a terrarium. No matter where you choose to set them, they will look beautiful. And you will finally have a use for all those collected seashells.
