"Watering Tillandsia in the morning gives them the whole day to absorb and store the water," says Megan Richards, plant expert, Air Plant Design Studio. "Being dry allows them to respire at night.

You can water air plants in one of two ways: by submerging the leaves in water or by misting. If you choose the submersion method, be sure to shake all excess water from the plant afterward.

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One sign an air plant needs watering is when it starts to curl up or shrivel a little, Carducci said. She recommends putting air plants on a soaking schedule. After soaking, ...

Air plants that are not properly left to dry after watering can be susceptible to rot. Westend61/Getty Images Air plants rarely have pest problems, says Satch, since they don't grow in soil.

Spraying water into the air while the sun is blazing is a waste of water, Cunningham says. As much as 60 percent of water from sprinkler heads is lost during the hottest part of the day, he says.

Air Plants. File photo of two air plants. ... Gardening Know How recommends to water the plant "when the top few inches (8 cm.) of soil feels dry. Keep it only moderately moist, ...

But unlike pineapples, air plants get their water and nutrients from the air. Soil is so 1990s. 2. They Live Without Soil . Treehugger / Lesly Junieth.

Here's everything you need to know about how to care for air plants, how to water air plants, and how to display air plants. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support ...