✦ Choose your airplant design 015 June 2026
Air plants (Tillandsia) are native to the deserts, forests and mountains of Latin America. They grow without soil, absorbing water and nutrients through their leaves — which makes their care wonderfully simple, as long as you follow a few principles.
Mist your plant 1–2 times a week; more often in warm months or when the heating is on. Once every two weeks, give it a deeper drink: soak in room-temperature water for 20–30 minutes, shake gently and let it dry upside down before returning it to its holder. Always mist away from the wooden holder to preserve the oak.
Bright, indirect light is ideal — near a window, out of harsh midday sun behind glass.
True to their name, air plants love fresh, moving air. An occasionally opened window keeps them thriving.
Use a gentle Tillandsia fertilizer once a month in spring and summer to support growth and blooming.
Curling leaves usually mean thirst — give a soak. A brown, soft base means too much water — dry thoroughly and mist less often. After blooming, many Tillandsias produce offsets ("pups") — leave them attached until they reach a third of the mother plant's size.