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title: "Who do the tips of my air plant get purple after I water it?"
description: "Who do the tips of my air plant get purple after I water it?"
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author: "Jes"
published: "2026-07-15T01:18:18.935743Z"
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# Who do the tips of my air plant get purple after I water it?

_Posted by Jes on 2026-07-15_

Who do the tips of my air plant get purple after I water it?

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## 8 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-07-15

I believe that’s the photosynthesis party going into high gear! Happy plant! My Jades get a bit red under the leaves when they are enjoying my light/watering game!

#### Jes replied on 2026-07-15

Oh! That makes me feel better, I was worried that I was doing something wrong. Thank you! :)

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-07-15

Be careful to wait till it’s actually thirsty before dipping its roots for a bath. Air plants don’t need much…

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-07-15

And I suggest using reverse osmosis water…much cleaner than tap.

#### TerriLynn replied on 2026-07-15

💜 I have one too! 🙌  
However, my Boo🐈‍⬛🖤 got ahold of J•Jr \& chewed his purple tips off😵 J is finally growing out again \& looking forward to his renewed COLOR🫟

#### Jes replied on 2026-07-15

I’ve been using water from my brita filter. This may be a dumb question, but what is reverse osmosis water?

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### plantgeek commented on 2026-07-15

she's blushing, super happy plant! if they get mature enough they flower 🥰 but they are monocarpic, they only bloom once and produce tons of babies, then they die.

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