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title: "For some reason I’m the air plant killer. 😕 This is my second air…"
description: "For some reason I’m the air plant killer. 😕 This is my second air plant. First one died of overwatering and I think this one might be dead from under…"
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author: "Cowro"
published: "2024-07-06T06:00:50.064078Z"
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# For some reason I’m the air plant killer. 😕 This is my second air…

_Opslået af Cowro den 2024-07-06_

For some reason I’m the air plant killer. 😕 This is my second air plant. First one died of overwatering and I think this one might be dead from under watering. Can you tell me if it’s dead or not, and if it isn’t how to save. I don’t understand how I do this!

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## 7 kommentarer

### Kades kommenterede den 2024-07-06

You could try soaking it in some room temp water for a few hours then set it in a bright spot. It may not work but worth a shot!

If you need any more air plant tips lmk!

#### Cowro svarede den 2024-07-06

Ok thanks I’ll try that.

### Joycita kommenterede den 2024-07-06

I soak mine for 30 mins in room temp water then let them dry out in a sunny location for a few hours before I put them back. And I do that about once a week.

Are you doing something similar?  
I killed my first few air plants too but found this method had kept my new ones alive.

#### Cowro svarede den 2024-07-06

I was spraying mine. I’ll try this and see if it comes back

### exitJiraffe kommenterede den 2024-07-07

Soak for 20-30 minutes every two weeks, make sure it’s in bright light so it dries out and doesn’t rot. Spraying doesn’t deliver enough water.

#### exitJiraffe svarede den 2024-07-07

Also don’t let water get trapped inside, if it’s the king that can trap water. I always hold mine, and windmill my arm around to get any excess out.

#### Cowro svarede den 2024-07-07

Water evaporates extremely quick here so I don’t think I have to worry abt that but have started soaking.

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