Plant Care Shirley Temple Air Plant

Shirley Temple Air Plant

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Shirley Temple Air Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Shirley Temple Air Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Queen of Air Plants, Concolor x Streptophylla, Concolor x Streptophlla, air plant and Air Plant Streptophylla

Taxonomy

Tillandsia streptophylla
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales

How to care for Shirley Temple Air Plant

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Shirley Temple Air Plant

Water needs for Shirley Temple Air Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Shirley Temple Air Plant 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.

Calculate water needs of Shirley Temple Air Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Shirley Temple Air Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Shirley Temple Air Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Shirley Temple Air Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Shirley Temple Air Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Shirley Temple Air Plant in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Shirley Temple Air Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Shirley Temple Air Plant: 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 Shirley Temple Air Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Shirley Temple 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.

Shirley Temple Air Plant Water Frequency →

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ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Shirley Temple 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 šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Shirley Temple Air Plant Light Requirements →

Shirley Temple Air Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Shirley Temple Air Plant 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.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Shirley Temple Air Plant 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.

Shirley Temple Air Plant Humidity Needs →


🪓 Soil

Shirley Temple Air Plant 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 Shirley Temple Air Plant →

Best Pots for Shirley Temple Air Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Shirley Temple Air Plant →

What Are Healthy Shirley Temple Air Plant Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Shirley Temple Air Plant 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 Shirley Temple Air Plant →


ā„ļø Dormancy

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


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Shirley Temple Air Plant is native to the Americas.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
šŸ‚ 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 Shirley Temple Air Plant, 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 Shirley Temple Air Plant

Shirley Temple Air Plant

Shirley Temple 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 doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Shirley Temple Air Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Shirley Temple Air Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Shirley Temple Air Plant has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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globe Baltimore, MD
01/17/2022

Very easy to care for. Bright light and occasional misting keeps it happy.

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leaf-1 46 Plants
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04/28/2021

If you soak your air plants, make sure to set a timer and don’t forget them in the water

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leaf-1 45 Plants
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globe Bedford, NH
02/16/2021

incredibly easy to take care of, just a few sprays of water every few days and a good soak every two weeks and it grows like crazy and stays super healthy

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