What can I attach my air plant to?
Mounting: Airplants can be mounted on a variety of wood, rocks or logs using silicone sealant. Apply a small dab of the silicone on the branch where you would like to mount the plant then seat the plant into the silicone being sure to make firm contact.
Do air plants need to be mounted?
Since you don’t need to plant your air plants in soil, you will have to hang them or mount them onto something. You can hang your air plants down your patio ceiling or from the branches of a tree. To hang them, you can use a wire, a string, or even a fishing line.
What is the best way to display air plants?
The 18 Absolute Best Ways to Display Your Air Plants
- Plant Tillandsia in Small Porcelain Figurines.
- Fill Clear Mason Jars.
- Ceramic People Planters for Air Plants.
- Geometric Air Plant Terrarium.
- Hanging Teardrop Displays.
- DIY Wooden Display Plaques.
- Triangle Display Shelf.
- Metal Frame Display.
Do air plants have to hang upside down?
Plants should be given enough light and air circulation to dry no longer than 4 hours after watering. If possible, always turn air plants upside down to dry. This ensures that there is no standing water at the base of the plant – which is something that can easily rot out their interior.
How do you make air plant wire hangers?
Find a nice flat-bottomed rock. Cut a length of wire that will be able to wrap around the bottom of the rock. Twist together at the top of the rock, and make a spiral to hold the air plant. Give yourself lots of extra wire to work with so you don’t come up short.
Can you put air plants in rocks?
Because they don’t need dirt, you can put them in creative places. Place one in a shallow bowl or vase filled with rocks or sand, place one in a tiny container with a magnet and put it on the fridge, or tie them to driftwood with a translucent fishing line. Don’t put them in an enclosed terrarium.
What should I put in my air plant terrarium?
Air Plant Terrarium Instructions
- Add a base, either sand or gravel to the bottom of the terrarium.
- Add rocks, stones, wood or other natural items you love.
- Add air plants to your desired effect. One or two for a more minimal look… or as many as you can fit for an urban jungle effect!
- Done!
What should I keep my air plants in?
Air plants love being placed in a bathroom or kitchen window (indirect light), and the steam/moisture will keep them happy! Artificial light can also be a sufficient source, as long as the plants are not too far from the light and receive adequate amounts per day.
Can air plants live in a closed terrarium?
Air plants grow well displayed in terrariums, which are clear glass or plastic containers filled with small plants. Often terrariums are tightly closed, but my light-bulb shaped container has one side completely open to help with air circulation.
Can you use tap water on air plants?
Air plants aren’t too picky when it comes to water, and most tap water is just fine, but it depends on the water quality in your area. The best water to use: rain water, aquarium water, or pond water because these are more rich in nutrients (note: if using one of these waters, don’t add any additional fertilizer).
Can you put an air plant in dirt?
Planting Air Plants Don’t plant them in dirt. Ever. They’re epiphytes, which means they grow on other plants, not in the ground.