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Discover the secrets to maintaining vibrant airplants airplants indoors with our comprehensive care guide. Originating from the deserts, forests, and mountains of Latin America, airplants require a special environment. Here's how you can ensure your Tillandsias thrive in your home.
Monitoring Initial Month: As airplants adapt to their new surroundings indoors, closely observe them during the initial month. These plants thrive in fresh air, good light, and humidity—elements often lacking in typical home environments. However, their adaptive nature allows them to grow or remain healthy indoors when provided conditions akin to their natural habitat.
First Steps After Receiving Your Airplant: Upon receiving your airplants, follow these steps for a healthy start:
- Remove them from the shipping package and soak upside down for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Shake gently to remove excess water.
- Place them upside down in bright light to dry.
- Avoid fertilizing for the first 3 weeks, following the provided light and water guidelines.
Care Tips:
1. Light:
- Position airplants indoors to receive plenty of indirect light from nearby windows.
- Avoid placing them near radiators, as it reduces natural humidity.
- Higher humidity allows the plant to tolerate more sunlight without drying up.
2. Water:
- Choose between soaking and spraying.
- Soak once a week for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then dry upside down.
- Spray generously 2-4 times per week, removing them from wooden objects.
- Adjust watering frequency based on temperature, light, and air movement.
3.Watering Guidelines:
- Be cautious with tap water if a water softener is installed due to a lack of necessary nutrients.
- Misting may not be sufficient in dry conditions, so adjust accordingly.
- Submerge dehydrated plants in room temperature water with a small amount of fertilizer for a few hours.
- Shake off excess water before placing them back.
4. Fertilizer:
- Spray twice a month with airplant fertilizer in spring and summer, and fortnightly in autumn and winter.
5. Temperature & Environment:
- Airplants tolerate a broad temperature range, from very hot to as low as 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.
- In mild weather, place airplants outdoors in a sheltered area with indirect or diffused sunlight.
- Rain is beneficial, and fresh air circulation prevents rot.
6. Taking Care While Away:
- During holidays, leave airplants outdoors, ensuring temperatures don't drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
- In winter, if away for a week or two, soak or spray generously before leaving and provide a bath upon return.
With these comprehensive care tips, your airplants will flourish indoors, bringing nature's beauty into your living space.