{"product_id":"tillandsia-xerografica-air-plant","title":"Tillandsia Xerografica (Air Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT MEASUREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e50cm for POT SIZE 15cm(Ø)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe name “air plant” is actually a bit misleading.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMembers of the Tillandsia genus are so-called not because they can thrive on air alone, but because they require no soil at all to grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn fact, assuming that Tillandsia only needs air to survive is one of the most common mistakes we see in air plant care.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWhen it comes to indoor plant care, air plants (Tillandsiaspp.) are supposed to be some of the easiest.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFor starters, they don’t even need soil, absorbing water and nutrients through scales on their leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn the wild they survive just hanging onto the bark of trees and whatnot, catching whatever bit of rain and bird poop that comes their way.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"Fertilizer\"\u003eFEEDING\/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUse a bromeliad mix (air plants are in the bromeliad family).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t overdo it—plants can burn from too much fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/18-fertilizers\" class=\"btn btn-default\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FERTILIZER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBright filtered or indirect light is ideal for indoor air plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSome direct sun works, too (morning is better), but they shouldn’t be baking all day.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThink “rainforest” and do your best to reproduce those conditions in a small space.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEvery one to two weeks, soak your air plant in room temperature tap water (or rain\/pond water if you can find it) for 5-10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAfter soaking gently shake excess water from your plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTurn it upside down and place it on a towel in a bright space.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAir plants will quickly rot if they are allowed to stand in excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the time the soaking ends, the plant should be able to dry fully in no more than 3 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf your plant stays wet longer than this, it may rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTry placing it in a brighter place with more air circulation to facilitate faster drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1-3 hours is the optimal drying time for your air plant after soaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOnce a week, mist your plant thoroughly so that the entire surface of the plant is moistened (but not so much that there is water dripping down into the plant).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe hotter and dryer the air (summer, early fall) the more you need to water.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe cooler and more humid the air (winter and spring) the less water your air plant will need.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDo all watering in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEvening soaking or misting disrupts the plant's ability to respire overnight and extends drying time.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/other-accessories-tools\/1752-repotting-service-for-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eRE-POTTING SERVICES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/197-tillandsia\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; 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