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How to Soak Air Plants

Soak your air plants once a week or every other week following these soaking steps.
Prep Time3 minutes
Active Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 3 minutes
Author: Stephanie LeBlanc

Equipment

  • 1 bowl
  • 4 cups water (room temperature/non chloraniated)
  • 1 (or more) air plants
  • 1 cloth towel or paper towel

Instructions

  • Fill a clean bowl with enough water to submerge your air plants. The water should be room temperature and chlorine free.
    Note: Air plants tend to float which is not a problem. Just submerge and then let them float.
    air plants floating in non-chlorinated water.
  • Let the air plants soak for 1-3 hours.
    air plants soaking in a white bowl of water.
  • Remove the air plants from the water and discard the soaking water. Gently shake the excess water to get the water out from center of the plant and sit the air plant upside down on a paper towel.
    tillandsias laying upside down on a cloth towel
  • Allow Air plants to fully dry before placing the plant(s) back in your air plant display. Always place Air plants in a sunny spot recieving indirect light.
    air plants arranged on a grapevine wreath as a candle holder.

Notes

Soaking frequencies as well as soaking time may vary depending on the climate and environment your air plants are housed.