Plant Care Giant Airplant

Giant Airplant

4.6 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Giant Airplant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Cardinal airplant, Quill-leaf airplant and air plant

Taxonomy

Tillandsia fasciculata
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales

How to care for Giant Airplant

💦 Water

How often to water your Giant Airplant

Water needs for Giant Airplant
0.5 cups
every 12

Giant Airplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Water 0.5 cups every
12

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Giant Airplant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Giant Airplant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Giant Airplant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Giant Airplant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Giant Airplant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Giant Airplant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Giant Airplant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Giant Airplant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Giant Airplant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Giant Airplant Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Giant Airplant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Giant Airplant Light Requirements →

Giant Airplant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Giant Airplant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Giant Airplant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Giant Airplant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Giant Airplant is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Giant Airplant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Giant Airplant →


💩 Fertilizer

Giant Airplant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Giant Airplant →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Giant Airplant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Giant Airplant is native to the Americas.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Giant Airplant grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Giant Airplant →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Giant Airplant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Giant Airplant Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Giant Airplant, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Giant Airplant

Giant Airplant

Giant Airplant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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