Air plant happiness
Thanks to the extraordinary uniqueness of an air plant, you no longer need a green thumb to raise a healthy house plant.
I purchased my first air plant a couple months ago. It was about 5” at its longest point, and today, it is thriving. When I purchased it from KC Exotic Air Plants, my instructions were easy. Immerse all the green “foliage” in water (turning the plant upside down) for 3 to 4 hours every 2 weeks. That’s it—and it really is that simple.
In the photo above, my Bulbosa just had it’s bi-weekly drink, so the bulb is bright green. Other photos show the bulb with a transparent, paper-thin skin, which is its typical coloring.
I measured my air plant and it is 8 inches at its longest point now. Amazing! And it’s a great conversation piece because it’s so strange.
Even better, no soil, no fertilizer, and no direct sunlight needed. These plants, in their native wild of the southern US, Mexico, Central America and South America, attach themselves to rocks, trees shrubs or the ground. They can grow anywhere. I just moved my Bulbosa from a shot glass to a crystal drinking glass due to its growth spurt.
It’s also important to note, these plants are non-toxic to your dogs and cats, so if they get a nibble, it won’t hurt the household pet, though your air plant may need a little TLC.
These are seriously cool plants and I have plans to purchase more and add to my collection. If you want more information on air plants, visit KC Exotic Air Plants. You won’t be disappointed in the quality of these plants and their ability to adapt to your home environment.
On a final note, I found a good article on treehugger.com about air plants. It’s a good read.
