The needs of air plants

Air plants represent a genus of more than 600 species, and they are also called Tillandsia. They grow naturally in the Americas, in locations with high humidity.

london, United Kingdom (prHWY.com) March 4, 2013 - Air plants are included in the Bromeliad family and sometimes, they all go by the name of Tillandsia. Some of the most popular plants in this family are: bergeri, abdita, ionantha, and bulbosa. These plants are epiphytes, or other said, they do not require soil to develop. Their way of getting all the nutrients they need for development is by absorbing the water from the moisture in the air and the necessary substances from the dust that is always present indoors and outdoors.


These plants grow regularly in areas with high humidity, this is the reason for which their leaves are thin. They do not need thick and large leaves, unless they grow in dry areas, in order for them to absorb any small amount of water and nutrients that is present in the air. Because of their unusual way of getting the necessary substances for development, air plants have to be placed by windows, a location where they will always find "food" and water. If you have an air plant, or intend to buy one, learn that you do not have to water it like you do with other types of plants. Instead, spray it with some water and liquid fertilizer to help it grow and develop properly.


Since Tillandsia species grow naturally in tropical forests and other hot environments, it becomes clear to everyone that they also need a lot of sunlight. This is another reason for which an air plant owner should place his plant by a window; the plant will get its necessary nutrients from the air coming through the window, and it will also enjoy the light issued by the sun. These plants enjoy indirect and even direct sunlight, but they should not be left in it for a long time, otherwise their leaves will suffer. Besides sunlight, they also like artificial lighting, which makes them perfect to be used as decorative plants in large commercial centers, offices, chambers, libraries or other spaces where there is not enough sunlight.


The last aspect regarding the development of an air plant refers to temperature. You could have in vain an air plant placed by a window, where it could take all the necessary substances for its development, because if it is kept at very low or very high temperatures, it will slowly die. While the temperature is not that important to an air plant like watering and lighting, you still need to pay attention to this aspect, and keep the plant in locations where the temperature is somewhere between 10°C and 32°C. Some copies of these plants resist at -10°C, but they are rare. This means that you should keep this type of plants in your house during winter, to protect them from freezing. During the other seasons, they can enhance not only the living room, hallway or the bedroom, but also the garden.


By understanding the needs of your air plants http://www.airplantshop.com , you will manage to benefit for a long time of their advantages, such as purifying the atmosphere in your house, enhancing the living room or the office, and improving the open spaces. So purchase today a Tillandsia http://www.airplantshop.com/Shop_Air_Plants_s/1477.htm and fill your heart with joy and your house/office with pure air.

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