Airplants love bright and a good long bath in clean water.
Once a week, submerge plant in water, put in before dinner, take out after.
If the air is very dry in your home, you can leave them under water for 3 to 4 hours.
Wetting the flower (bloom) itself is good, but leave it above water when soaking it for hours.
They will tolerate city water, but will bloom sooner and give more offset (new plants) without chemicals.
Use rain, spring or bottled water for the best results. Well water is excellent, as long as it is not going through a softener.
Do not use Miracle-Grow on airplants. You can use any orchid food or Peters All Purpose once a month half strength. Mix in water, and give them a bath as usual.
A few hours of early morning or late afternoon sun is OK, but not hot dried mid-day sun. Bright light is excellent.
If the leaves start to "tube" (close) it is a sign of dehydration...it means "soak me longer".
Allow plant to dry before placing in a hole.
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