10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

Here are 10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

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1. An air plant will not grow in soil.

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2. Air plants use roots to attach themselves to things

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3. Air plants need sunlight like any other plants.

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4. Air plants can’t live on air alone

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5. Air plants will tell you when you they need more

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6. Etsy is a great place to shop for well-priced or unusual varieties of air plants.

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7. You’re not the only one having a hard time identifying your Tillandsia varieties.

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8. An air plant may flower—but only once in its lifetime.

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9. Propagate an air plant by harvesting its “pups.”

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10. Air plants come from tropical climes and will appreciate warm temperatures in your home.

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10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

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10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

Here are 10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

Here are 10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

1. An air plant will not grow in soil.

1. An air plant will not grow in soil.

2. Air plants use roots to attach themselves to things

2. Air plants use roots to attach themselves to things

3. Air plants need sunlight like any other plants.

3. Air plants need sunlight like any other plants.

4. Air plants can’t live on air alone

4. Air plants can’t live on air alone

5. Air plants will tell you when you they need more

5. Air plants will tell you when you they need more

6. Etsy is a great place to shop for well-priced or unusual varieties of air plants.

6. Etsy is a great place to shop for well-priced or unusual varieties of air plants.

7. You’re not the only one having a hard time identifying your Tillandsia varieties.

7. You’re not the only one having a hard time identifying your Tillandsia varieties.

8. An air plant may flower—but only once in its lifetime.

8. An air plant may flower—but only once in its lifetime.

9. Propagate an air plant by harvesting its “pups.”

9. Propagate an air plant by harvesting its “pups.”

10. Air plants come from tropical climes and will appreciate warm temperatures in your home.

10. Air plants come from tropical climes and will appreciate warm temperatures in your home.

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Air Plants

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