JennD
I decided to get an air plant! Any tips, this is my first.
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LeafyGreenhouseTips ! Watering - Don’t mist they like being fully submerged in water except the part on the bottom that is brown (if you do that can cause root rot ) so always turn upside down Sunlight - They like almost any sunlight except direct sunlight (the leafs can get scorched) I have mine in a part shade area just they need to be in some sunlight Pots - I like taking mine out of the pot to get more sunlight on the whole plant they love it ! (Every once in a while ) Food - air plants don’t really need to be fertilized mine do just fine I have never fertilized them but if you do use an air plant specific fertilizer! I have found some from south side plants or Amazon ! That’s it ! If you have any questions feel free to ask ! I have way to many air plants lol
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Thank you so much for sharing all that.
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And also make sure to soak for only 5-10 mins as any longer could kill it and yes make sure to shake / dry it off after
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ClaireWait wait wait, so they need to be in water of a very specific height?
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No 5-10 mins
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jlsKenzyOne more thing, after soaking, gently shake and leave "upside down" to dry, otherwise water may collect in the bottom and cause it to rot.
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Good to know! Thank you
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TerrynI have 3 air plants who I will fully submerge once a week for 30mins to an hour at a time. Whatever amount of time I submerge them for, I double the drying time and dry them upside down because the water can pool in their leaves and cause rot. They seem to really like this!
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PineappleYou also need to fertilise them. Add feed to the water maybe every 3 weeks at half strength when you submerge them.
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