How Often to Mist Air Plants
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In nature, Air Plants (Tillandsias) simply rely on rain water and will pull moisture and nutrients from the air.
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For indoor air plants, it’s a little more tricky since the air in most homes can be dry.
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We know in a typical potted plant, it’s the soil that plays a vital role in holding water and keeping it available for the plant.
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However, Air plants come with very little to no roots and do not grow in soil.
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Here’s where Trichomes come in!
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Trichomes are the “fuzzy sweater” or tiny scales on the leaves of air plants that help the plant absorb water from the surrounding air.
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Essentially without roots, air plants pull in moisture through their leaves via Trichomes.
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Now that we know HOW air plants take in water, let's discuss 2 ways to water them.
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The first is the misting method.
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With a plant mister you can simply spray your air plant 2-3 times a week.
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This method is typically sufficient for Xeric types. Xeric are typically grayer and have many Trichomes.
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The second method is the soaking method.
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Once a week drop your air plants in a bowl of room temperature water.
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Leave them for 2-24 hours.
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Once they have soaked place them upside down to dry.
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Often Mesic types do best with both methods. Mesic are the more greener varieties that have less trichomes.
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