Epiphyte An epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and...

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EpiphyteAn epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it.

Epiphytes are usually found in the temperate zone (e.g., many mosses, liverworts, lichens, and algae) or in the tropics (e.g., many ferns, cacti, orchids, and bromeliads)

Bromeliads

Tillandsia

How to Care for Tillandsia

Shady Area Good Air Circulation Spray them once every 3 days. Use Spray Fertilizers once every 2 weeks

NO DIRECT Sunshine,Do not keep Airplants constantly wet (rain, keep indoors)

Avoid Metal clips or wires

Tillandsias

How to Display Air Plants

Video

Upside DownPlant Displays

Spanish Moss

Vanda Miss Joaquim

Air Plants Hands-On

Choose 1 of the following

1. Tillandsia with Sea Shell2. Upside Down Air Plant

3. Spanish Moss with Clips4. Vanda Miss Joaquim

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