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Air Plant City - Easy Care instructions for Tillandsia / Airplants
A Tillandsia is a Bromeliad...but not all Bromeliads are Tillandsias. Bromeliad is the Family name. Tillandsia is the genus. Airplants are the common name for Tillandsias (sometimes called "Air Plants"). Not all Bromeliads are Airplants. Airplants grow without soil while most types of Bromeliads do best in soil. Orchids are also "Air Plants".
The following care instructions are specific to Tillandsia and come directly from our supplier.
AIRPLANTS ARE NOT TOTALLY SELF SUFFICIENT: the key factors are Light, Water, and Air Circulation.
LIGHT
Lighting for Tillandsias should be bright but filtered (April - October).
They should not be left in the direct sun in the summer months (this will
cause the plant to become sunburned ). Tillandsias love direct sun (November
- March). Tillandsias may be grown in the house directly in front of a
window. Fresh moving air is advisable, but remember, the most important
care need is bright filtered light. BEWARE: Trees, overhangs and window
tinting can rob your plants of needed light. Place plants no further away
than 3 feet in front of a bright window.
ARTIFICIAL Light
Full spectrum artificial light (fluorescent) is best. Plant should be
no further than 36" from the fluorescent tubes and can be as close
as 6". A four-tube 48" fixture works well. Bulbs can be any
full spectrum type Gro-Lux, Repta-Sun, Vita-Lite, etc. Light should be
set with a timer, 12 hours per day.
WATER
Thoroughly wet your Tillandsia 2-3 times per week; more often in a hot,
dry environment; less often in a cool, humid one. Plants should be given
enough light and air circulation to dry in no longer than 4 hours after
watering. Spray misting is insufficient as the sole means of watering
but may be beneficial between regular waterings in dry climates to increase
the humidity.
If the plant is in a shell, be sure to empty the water out. Tillandsias will not survive in standing water.
Under-watering is evidenced by an exaggerating of the natural concave curve of each leaf.
AIR CIRCULATION
Following each watering, Tillandsias should be given enough light and
air circulation to dry in 4 hours or less. Do not keep plants constantly
wet or moist.
TEMPERATURE
Optimum temperature range for Tillandsias is 50 - 90 degrees F.
FERTILIZER
Use Bromeliad fertilizer (17-8-22) twice a month. It is GREAT for blooming
and reproduction! Other water-soluble fertilizers can be used at 1/4 strength
(Rapid Grow, Miracle-Grow, etc.) if Bromeliad fertilizer is not available.
TILLANDSIAS IN VIVARIUMS & OTHER ANIMAL ENCLOSURES
Enclosures must have at least one side of screen mesh. Full spectrum fluorescent
lighting is Ideal full spectrum incandescent lighting will be sufficient
when care is taken to avoid placing heat producing bulbs too close to
plants The higher the wattage, the more distance should be used to avoid
burning or heat-damage to plants. Good air circulation and proper watering
schedule must be maintained.
PLEASE NOTE:
When you receive our plants, please remove from the shipping package and
soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour, preferably in non-tap water and vitamin
b bath. Place in bright light and allow to dry. Do not fertilize plants
for 3 weeks following thier arrival but be sure to follow directions for
Light and Water.