If you don’t have the time or space for traditional plants, Air Plants might be exactly what you need. They’re perfect for anyone and everyone – even for beginners or serial plant killers. Without question, nurturing your Air Plants is as beneficial to you as it is to them! Gardening has a way of slowing us down, nurturing our connection with nature, and even help lower anxiety and blood pressure too. appreciate our connection with all living things.
Air Plants are also found to clean more particles from the air around them than any other plants, so filling your home with these beauties means cleaner air and calmer vibes. The perfect duo and a definite win in our books. Purchasing your Air Plant is the hardest part (or do it with just a few simple clicks with us here), now you just need to read through these simple tips to start caring for them like a pro!
Too lazy to go through it all? LONG STORY SHORT…
#1 Water your Air Plant by soaking them in a water bath for 20 – 30 minutes weekly
#2 Keep your Air Plant away from direct sunlight, and mist them if they look dehydrated (soft, wrinkled, rolled leaves & light in colour)
#3 Snip away any browning or dried tips at an angle
Continue reading for an in-depth care guide!
WATER
Air Plants don’t grow in soil and get their nutrients from the air, but one thing they will definitely need is to be watered. We recommend giving them a thorough rinsing under running water, or letting them soak in a water bath for 20-30 minutes once per week. If not, a longer 2-3 hour soak is recommended every other week. After the bath, gently shake the plant to remove any excess water, and set it out to dry. You can also mist them every 2 days for an extra TLC. If they are soft, light in colour, wrinkled or rolled leaves, it can be a sign of dehydration and need water. Since these plants are super hardy and forgiving, you shouldn’t stress too much over their care schedule and definitely not needed to get a plant sitter when you’re away. They can live for weeks without water, but just remember to give it a good soak to replenish it once you’re home.
LIGHT
Air plants should be kept where they’ll receive bright, indirect sunlight or under fluorescent lighting. Periods of direct sunlight are just fine, but no more than a few hours of hot sun as it can deplete the plants of their moisture, so be sure to mist them to keep them hydrated if they were expose to direct light. Hang them in a terrarium by the window or place them in mini holders to be your work table companion and centrepiece.
GROOMING MAINTENANCE
Everyone needs a little grooming once in a while! It is normal for some of the lower leaves to dry out as the plant grows or acclimate to a new environment, and those leaves can be gently pulled right off of the plant. If the leaf tips are browning, you can snip the dried tips off at an angle (this leaves a natural-looking pointy tip), and the same can be done for the plant’s roots. Don’t worry about harming your plants during grooming – they’ll regrow.
Our fav part? Within a year or two, the one Air Plant you purchased can multiply if it starts growing an offshoot stem, leaves or pups. Snip them from the base, water and fertilise them and slowly watch them grow into a plant on its own! And that’s pretty much all it takes to care for an Air Plant! Ready to own one? You can shop our Flow Plant at RM59 only with free nationwide delivery.
Once you’ve received it, gently unpack your new Air Plant, and give them a good soak for about 20-30 mins as they might be a little dehydrated from their journey to you. Shake gently to remove any excess water, and set in a spot with bright light and good air circulation to dry off. Then you’re good to go and spend your time marvelling at their unique beauty. Don’t forget to give them a name too!
In case you forget, here’s a visual summary:
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