Air plants are known as epiphytes...plants that absorb what they need from the air through their leaves, not through their roots.
They are unusually hardy, surviving temeraptures from 35 to 120 degrees.
They are able to tolerate long periods without water, but it is also difficult to overwater them.
They do not need direct sun.
Their flowering process is very colorful...Some airplants turn pink, red or orange prior to blooming.
After blooming the plants reproduce 1-8 offspring from the side of the mother, which can later be separated.
You can put them in anything...seashells, teacups, empty vases, driftwood...many people like to hang them on fishing line. These truly are a perfect gift for plant lovers and for people who can't grow anything.
