Since the air plants They absorb all the nutrients that need the air that surrounds them through the trichomes of their leaves, are ideal to have indoors or exteriors.
In addition, these species are Purifiers since, according to the Feng Shuiair plants help purify the environment, since they are linked to prosperity, harmony and good energies.
What are the air plants?
Exist More than 650 species of air plantswhich are classified according to their characteristics. However, the most common are:
Epiphytes
They are those air plants whose development It depends on other plants and shrubs. These species grow supported on other plants, but without developing parasitic attitudes, for example: • ionantha tillandsia • air carnation • Usneoid tillandsia
Litophytes
Are Aerial plants They can develop their roots On stones, wood or cement, absorbing nutrients from moisture and waste accumulated in its support, for example: • Billbergia Nutans • Tillandsia Tectorum • Cyanea tillandsia
Green
The Green air plants They lack trichomes and are distinguished by the intense green color of their leaves. By not having trichomes, these species need temperate climates for their survival, for example: • Paniculatum epidendrum • Vanilla planifolia • bulbous tillandsia
Gray
This type of Tillandsias It is distinguished by the grayish tone of its leaves, as well as from its stems. By having trichomes, these species are more resistant, since they can store water and humidity with greater solvency, for example: • Magnusian • Tillandsia didisticha • Tillandsia Gardneri
How do air plants laugh?
The air plants They need a lot of environmental humidity, so it is advisable to spray them occasionally. However, it is important to remove excess water, to prevent its leaves from rotting.