Aeranthos Air Plant
Also known as
air plant
Taxonomy
Tillandsia aeranthos
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales
How to care for Aeranthos Air Plant
Water
How often to water your Aeranthos Air Plant
every 12
Aeranthos Air Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Aeranthos Air Plant in your home
a window
Aeranthos Air Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Aeranthos Air Plant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aeranthos Air Plant in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Aeranthos Air Plant
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aeranthos Air Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Aeranthos Air Plant 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.
Sunlight Needs
Aeranthos Air Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Fertilizer
Aeranthos Air Plant grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Aeranthos Air Plant
Aeranthos Air Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
