where to put air plants

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. Avoid dimly lit locations. Air plants do best with at least a few hours of bright, indirect sun daily.

1. Do air plants need sun or shade?
2. Are air plants good for your home?
3. Can you put air plants in soil?
4. Can I put air plants outside?

Do air plants need sun or shade?

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.

Are air plants good for your home?

One big reason to bring air plants into your home is that they can purify the air you breathe! Scientists have found that Tillandsia and numerous other plants can remove mild airborne contaminants and chemicals from the air. ... One great thing to note about air plants is that they don't require soil to survive.

Can you put air plants in soil?

1. An air plant will not grow in soil. ... Air plants will grow on bushes, rocks, and shrubs. Other epiphytes include orchids (which grow on tropical trees) and many kinds of ferns.

Can I put air plants outside?

Air plants will do best in generally warm conditions (a good range is 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit). In frost-free or nearly frost-free climates they can live outside for the entire year.