WaNT TO GRoW yOUr OwN? Here are some tips from the Twisted Acres blog Does my air plant need soil? No. Air plants in nature do not grow in soil and they should not grow in soil. Air plants like to get wet and dry out. If they stay wet they will rot which is why they never should to be set in or put into soil. Also make sure after you water them, tip them upside down and shake off excess water as standing water in the crook of the leaves can cause the center to rot. Should I put my plant in direct sunlight? No. The varieties that we carry should never be put in direct sunlight. It will slowly burn them up with time causing sun spots and drying them out very quickly. Our varieties want either shade or bright filtered indirect sunlight. Bright indirect sunlight will help to make color change more vivid. How should I water my air plant? You can water your plants in one of two ways. You can submerge the entire plant or spray it to the point of saturation once-to-twice a week depending on your environment. Key is saturate. If you submerge your plant make sure to tip upside down and shake off excess water. You can submerge your plant for one minute unless you are in a drier environment or have your heat on but never leave your air plant soaking for more than 30 minutes in those environments. If you prefer to mist your plant and give it a light spray, then spray it every couple days or every other if you have the heat running. Which leads me to my next questions ... I live in a drier climate, can I have air plants there? Yes! Even in Florida when we bring them inside or even outside they still need to be watered. But you need to tailor your watering to your environment. I have customers all over the country including Alaska who have great success with their plants but you need to learn how to read your plants and tailor your watering to your environment. It’s always best to start with less and work your way up. In drier environments and climates where you have the heat on, saturate your plant a minimum of twice a week. If you notice your plant still seems dry, add a misting in to help hydrate. But start slow and don't do all at once. Can I use tap water to water my air plants? It depends. Tap water can have high mineral counts and possible chlorine so filtered water is always preferred. For more information, visit twistedacres.blogspot.com or follow them on Facebook 78 GASPARILLA ISLAND July/August 2017
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