If you love unusual plants, the Medusa Air Plant is one you’ll definitely want to add to your collection! Known scientifically as Tillandsia caput-medusae, this unique air plant gets its name from its long, twisting leaves that resemble the snake-like hair of Medusa from Greek mythology. Its silvery-green leaves grow from a rounded, bulb-like base,Continue reading “Medusa Air Plant: A Wild Little Beauty Without the Soil”
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Blooming Air Plants
Do air plants bloom flowers? Yes, every air plant will only bloom once in its lifetime. Once the flower has dried up, you should trim off the entire flower stalk, as this will promote “pupping. Tillandsia “Pups” are simply new plants forming at the base of the plant. How do I get my air plantContinue reading “Blooming Air Plants”
Air Plant Care
Caring for your new little plants Air plants live on air, right? Uh, not right! While air plants don’t grow in soil, they definitely NEED to be watered. While the plants can survive for long periods of drought, they will not grow or thrive and will eventually die off if water is too scarce. FollowContinue reading “Air Plant Care”
DIY Air Plant Terrarium
Flymeawaycreations just hosted its first gardening workshop this past Saturday locally in Cedar Point, NC. The shop is expanding to host gardening workshops at least once a month to encourage others to learn all about different plants, while creating something fun. If you are not in the area, or missed the class that’s okay theContinue reading “DIY Air Plant Terrarium”
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