Embrace the Rare Beauty of Air Plants Care & Buying Guide

Immerse yourself in the rare and captivating world of air plants (Tillandsia), distinctive members of the Bromeliad family. With an enchanting allure, these tropical wonders thrive without soil, adding an element of intrigue to your indoor garden. Delight in the unique characteristics of air plants, blooming only once in a lifetime and boasting a soil-free existence. 

Explore our Air Plants Collection, which features exquisite varieties, such as the Silver Queen Air plant with grayish-white leaves or the Butzii Air plant, which produces stunning purple blossoms. Unveil the secrets of nurturing these exceptional plants and invite the rare beauty of air plants into your home with our comprehensive Tillandsia care and buying guide! 

Benefits of Air Plants

With their curling, sculptural leaves, air plants are undoubtedly fabulous. But there are many other reasons to bring them into your home besides their aesthetics. Here’s why every home or office should have an air plant gracing a sunny spot:

• Easy to care for: Tillandsia plants are very forgiving and easy to care for, making them a stellar indoor plant for beginners.
• Don’t need soil: No soil is required to grow air plants as they are epiphytes, capable of growing on almost any surface, even without being rooted.
• Fun to style: You can display them in many ways, whether in seashells, grow them in terrariums, or mount them on driftwood.
• Non-toxic: Air plants are pet-friendly and non-toxic to humans,  making them excellent starter plants for budding junior gardeners.
• Easy to propagate: Once they’ve flowered, air plants produce two or more tiny pups that are as easy to grow as the parent. 
• Improve air quality: Tillandsias absorb toxins from the air, like heavy metals and formaldehyde. They are excellent examples of air-purifying plants. 
• Hypoallergenic: Air plants shed no pollen or any other debris from their leaves, making them one of the best plants for folks with allergies. 

Discover Various Types of Air Plants in Our Collection

Embark on a journey to discover the extraordinary variety within our collection of Tillandsia Air Plants. From Tillandsia Velutina to Ionantha Guatemala air plant, each type brings a unique charm to your living space or office. Explore the fascinating world of air plants, where diversity meets elegance.  

Tillandsia Velutina Air Plant

• Distinct characteristics: The charming Tillandsia Velutina Air Plant (Tillandsia velutina) is an epiphyte from the Bromeliad family, native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has soft, velvety leaves and grows in a compact rosette. Its foliage turns a brilliant red before blooming with delicate, purple blooms. Tillandsia Velutina grows best in high humidity.   
• Level of Care: Easy
• Pet-friendliness: Non-toxic

Ionantha Guatemala Tillandsia Air Plant

• Distinct characteristics: Ionantha Guatemala Tillandsia Air Plant (Tillandsia ionantha) is a small air plant that grows in a tight rosette, resembling a cone. The light green leaves arch gently as the plant matures, and the top leaves turn red, highlighting the beautiful purple flower at its center. This gorgeous tropical plant requires bright, indirect sunlight, which is essential for blooming.   
• Level of Care: Easy
• Pet-friendliness: Non-toxic

Tillandsia Funckiana Air Plant

• Distinct characteristics: The Tillandsia Funckiana Air Plant (Tillandsia funckiana) has a distinctive, twisted shape and fine leaves that resemble pine needles. This unusual plant forms clumps by producing pups at its base and blooms in vivid red. Its unique shape makes it a perfect hanging plant.   
• Level of Care: Easy
• Pet-friendliness: Non-toxic 

Tillandsia Bulbosa Air Plant

• Distinct characteristics: Tillandsia Bulbosa (Tillandsia bulbosa) grows from a central bulb, with dark green, twisted leaves that give it a slightly tangled look and delicate red and purple flowers. Like other air plants, it forms clumps of pups and can be propagated easily. Because of its love of moisture in the air, this Tillandsia is perfect for humid spaces, like a well-lit bathroom. 
• Level of Care: Easy
• Pet-friendliness: Non-toxic 

Air Plants: Understanding Tillandsia Care Needs

There’s more to Tillandsia air plants than meets the eye, and understanding these little charmers’ growing requirements is key.  Air plant care is super easy if you know what these beauties need to thrive. From how to water air plants to learning about their common issues, our tips on how to take care of air plants below will help you meet their needs.

Watering and Feeding

Water Tillandsia plants by misting them regularly. In addition, soak them once a week for about 30 minutes and let them dry completely to prevent root rot. Provide a nutrient boost by spritzing your air plant with a diluted fertilizer solution. 

Light, Temperature, and Humidity

Place air plants in bright, indirect light; a window with strong morning light is ideal, as long as the plants get no direct, scorching afternoon sun. Air plants require warm temperatures, ranging from 60℉ to 90℉. They adore a humid environment but can tolerate dry spells, as well. 

Propagating and Pruning

Propagation is simple - new plants (called pups) often sprout from the base of the mother plant. You can detach these gently once they’re large enough and grow them separately. Minimal pruning is needed; just trim dried or damaged leaves. 

Common Issues

Overwatering is a risk, so avoid waterlogged conditions. Always make sure your air plants dry thoroughly after soaking. Keep them away from direct sunlight to avoid leaf burns. Monitor for pests, and ensure proper lighting to get your air plant to bloom.

Elevate Your Interior Space With Air Plants for Sale

Immerse your surroundings in the unique charm of air plants, available at Lively Root! Experiment with different arrangements - hang them in geometric terrariums, create living walls, or place them in distinctive planters for a modern touch.

The gorgeous and compact air plants will effortlessly elevate your surroundings. They can transform small spaces, adding a natural touch that complements any setting, be it your home or office.

Embrace the positive energy, harmony, and tranquility air plants bring, according to Feng Shui, fostering balance within your living space. Symbols of simplicity and elegance, select your perfect air plant and experience the enchantment it brings to your environment.

Transform Your Space Today and Choose Air Plants That Captivate!