Browning on my air plant?
So I’ve had this air plant for a nearly two months and I think he’s doing fine, but recently I’ve noticed the end of some of the tendrils turning brown, and growth has massively slowed (although it is winter). Any clues what this could be? I mist infrequently, especially now that it’s winter, but it’s set next to a dish of water and two other plants of mine
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10ft to light, indirect
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 month ago
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It can be multiple things. If this plant has already flowered, it may be that it is dying. They are monocarpic, meaning they bloom once at full maturity and then die. It’s possible that it has already died, but it’s color has not all changed. I’m sorry if this is the issue.
The other option is that it is too dry. An open dish of water doesn’t actually change the humidity much at all. My plants were most successful when I actually let them soak in a bowl of water for 15 minutes of so and then carefully shook off the drips and let them dry upside down to avoid rot.
I would try to give it a soak since it can’t hurt it if it is dying. ❤️❤️❤️
The other option is that it is too dry. An open dish of water doesn’t actually change the humidity much at all. My plants were most successful when I actually let them soak in a bowl of water for 15 minutes of so and then carefully shook off the drips and let them dry upside down to avoid rot.
I would try to give it a soak since it can’t hurt it if it is dying. ❤️❤️❤️
@TruthfulApricot ohhh I didn’t even know that they flowered! Thank you. I don’t think he’s dead since when I first got him the tendrils were growing quite a lot, but it was still quite sunny then
Is there any way to stop them flowering? And are there signs of overwatering with these guys? In which case how much should I water in winter?
Is there any way to stop them flowering? And are there signs of overwatering with these guys? In which case how much should I water in winter?
There is no way to prevent flowering that I know about and I’d guess it would die anyway.
I definitely suggest the 10-20 minute soaking method I mentioned above. The plant would take up only what it needs. Otherwise it would need misting very frequently which can get bothersome and can be very ineffective.
I recommend you purchase aquarium conditioner, also. I use API. It lasts FOREVER and should be used with all your plants. It removes harmful chemicals from tap water that will kill plants over time. You would use this water to soak your Tillandsia and for all your normal watering.
Here is a good explanation of soaking air plants. There is lots of great info!
https://plantpat.com/how-long-should-i-soak-my-tillandsia/
I would also move it out of direct light. It may be sunburned or drying out because of it. Put it nearby in a bright spot but where the sun doesn’t beat down on it.
I definitely suggest the 10-20 minute soaking method I mentioned above. The plant would take up only what it needs. Otherwise it would need misting very frequently which can get bothersome and can be very ineffective.
I recommend you purchase aquarium conditioner, also. I use API. It lasts FOREVER and should be used with all your plants. It removes harmful chemicals from tap water that will kill plants over time. You would use this water to soak your Tillandsia and for all your normal watering.
Here is a good explanation of soaking air plants. There is lots of great info!
https://plantpat.com/how-long-should-i-soak-my-tillandsia/
I would also move it out of direct light. It may be sunburned or drying out because of it. Put it nearby in a bright spot but where the sun doesn’t beat down on it.
@TruthfulApricot thanks for the help!! I think I’m gonna have to leave it on the windowsill for now since even our bright winter days are still completely cloudy, and my next option is a shelf on the opposite side of the room, so not great lighting at all this time of year!
@PiousWaterfern What you could do would be to move it temporarily on very bright days if you wish. 😊
@ExecVandaorchid thank you!!
