Description
Airplants, also known as Tillandsia, are relatively easy to care for so they are great for beginners.
They are fascinating plants in that they do not get any nutrients or water from their roots. The roots are only used for attaching themselves to a growing surface, nothing more, so all the plant’s nutrients and water requirements are absorbed through its leaves.
Basic Growing Guidelines:
Light: Tillandsias need bright indirect light. They will thrive if placed in an area that gets morning or evening sun for a few hours but avoid the harsh midday sun.
Soil: This plant does need potting soil. Simply orchid potting media is perfect for this.
Feeding: You can supplement feeding monthly using a light foliar fertilizer sprayed directly onto the leaves.
Humidity: 60% plus is ideal.
Water: Spray the plant daily with water or saturate the plant every week. Since Cyanea is rooted in orchid bark, be mindful not to overwater this plant or you may get crown rot. Always check the potting media to ensure it is dry in the middle of the pot before watering again.
Temperature: Tillandsias are tropical plants that prefer temperatures between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius. They are not tolerant of cold temperatures.
Dormancy: Growth will slow during winter, but plants will not die back.
For more detailed information on how to care for your plant, refer to our Care Guides Section.
