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title: "So I broke down and bought another air plant. I don't know what I do…"
description: "So I broke down and bought another air plant. I don't know what I do wrong but I keep killing these little guys. But this one was just to cute to pass up. So…"
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author: "Stephanie"
published: "2025-11-09T20:52:15.356511Z"
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# So I broke down and bought another air plant. I don't know what I do…

_Geplaatst door Stephanie op 2025-11-09_

So I broke down and bought another air plant. I don't know what I do wrong but I keep killing these little guys. But this one was just to cute to pass up. So please help me keep this one going. How do you take care of yours? I have been soaking him in rain water for 10 minutes every 2 weeks and drying it on a paper Towel before replacing him his home. Thanks for any help.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hi8Opg_kMjnbgPQssR93TpPbs7-T3H5T13eFpuMxzCw/igKtRavURe2L_d6IsdSOkw.webp?size=large)

## 7 reacties

### Springvision reageerde op 2025-11-09

I soak mine for about 15 minutes once a week. And give it a good shake before I put them back in their home. I have several that I have had for years. And it seems to work. 😊

### Kelly reageerde op 2025-11-09

Soak once a week for 15 mins and let dry out before laying face up so as no water is trapped in the plant.  
So cute 😻

### Kelly reageerde op 2025-11-09

Oh and spray them with air plant fertilizer when needed

### 9thFloorGreenHouse reageerde op 2025-11-09

I follow Planta’s care prompts.  
I also let mine live in the open on a flat surface. And I am very careful about not breaking the roots.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qxv1kYocRUKyZNQMXApLrSpND1kR0M_qFy1VNOL9Bc/2LMC1wTTT_q8Czrvw62Nug.webp?size=large)

### jlsKenzy reageerde op 2025-11-09

I soak mine once a week around 20-60 minutes in distilled water. Gently shake excess water, but set upside-down for an hour or so, before putting back in their holders. I killed a few and it took me awhile to get the care right for these little guys. I have them on my office sill of a north facing window. During the winter, I'll also lightly spritz them.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HwjMrPOHmLTkQ5A0solZePTdaHKQmkzzBieVnrs36j4/H49b23h6SU6Ltq4Peeeeuw.webp?size=large)

### Stephanie reageerde op 2025-11-10

Thanks everyone I will water more often and for atleast 15 minutes. I will also check into fertilizer. Thanks again

### PlantMama reageerde op 2025-11-10

I water spray mine every other day (they have ben growing well so far) but…..thinking of doing the weekly 15 mins soak (sometimes I forget during the week and upside down drying too:)

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