How do you care for red Abdita?

This is an air plant, so no soil needed! To care for them, simply soak in water for up to 30 minutes every week to 10 days, then hang upside down to fully dry. Air plants prefer bright, filtered or indirect light and a moderate temperature of 50-90°F.

How often should I water my air plant?

How often do I water my air plants? Your plants should be watered once per week, and 2-3 times is recommended for optimal care. A longer, 2-hour soak is recommended every 2-3 weeks. If you are in a drier, hotter climate, more frequent watering or misting will be needed.

How do I know if my air plant is healthy?

Tip: Watch your plants’ leaves for clues on whether they are thirsty or not. Curly leaves are drier and a healthy white fuzz actually means your plant is healthy, not necessarily drying out. Brown leaf tips and a general shriveled appearance are other clues you are under-watering.

Do air plants need pots?

Air plants can be grown in normal pots, but their small size and little need for moisture also make them candidate for all sorts of other planter ideas.

Does air plant need sunlight?

ost air plants do not do well with direct or full sun. Because they require indirect light, air plants make great office plants as long as they get some light, either indirectly from a window source, or artificially from full spectrum fluorescent lights.

How do I take care of my air plants?

Upon receiving your air plants, soak in water for 20 – 30 minutes. Then shake off excess water and dry upside down until completely dry. Water plants once or twice a week with misting between as needed.

How do you take care of a Tillandsia?

If you are planning on keeping your air plants in a terrarium or globe, you will need to remove the plant for normal watering, and make sure to leave the plant out until is has had enough time to completely dry. Usually 4 hours will do. When the tillandsia is in the terrarium or globe, you can give it periodic mistings to create some humidity.

We recommend that you water the plants in the morning, and leave them out of their containers in an area that they can dry within 4 hours. Never let your air plant sit in water for a prolonged period of time.

How do I care for my plant in a globe?

Allow your plant to dry almost completely before placing in the globe. Mist your plant every 4-5 days with one spray for tiny globes, 2-3 sprays for globes 3-5 inches, more if the plant is in a large open globe. The key is to judge the drying time, the smaller the globe, the less circulation, the longer the plant will hold the moisture.