Why is my new air plant starting to curl?
8ft to light, indirect
2” pot without drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
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@Judy Air plants naturally curl when they start losing moisture think of it like them hugging themselves for hydration.
Kinda like us curling up in bed when life is too much? Same energy. Solution? Soak her.
Like, actually dunk her in a bowl of water for 20–30 mins once a week (maybe more if your house is dry) Dry her upside down after her soak like she just left the salon because if water stays in her crown, it’s a rot invitation and she’ll RSVP yes…8ft from the light?! Judy, that’s not “bright indirect”Move her closer before she starts journaling about the darkness. She wants spa day near a sunny window, not deep cave energy.
Kinda like us curling up in bed when life is too much? Same energy. Solution? Soak her.
Like, actually dunk her in a bowl of water for 20–30 mins once a week (maybe more if your house is dry) Dry her upside down after her soak like she just left the salon because if water stays in her crown, it’s a rot invitation and she’ll RSVP yes…8ft from the light?! Judy, that’s not “bright indirect”Move her closer before she starts journaling about the darkness. She wants spa day near a sunny window, not deep cave energy.
@Judy Hi Judy! I soak my air plants for up to an hour, my big one get 3-5 hours! They love getting soaked and they love sun! LOVE IT! Also, they will curl as they mature, so maybe it’s just part of the process. I have several that were straight when they were small but now they are really curly! I would soak it and drain it like Nancy said, upside down and set him close to a sunny window! He will thank you for it! 🪴🌼
