Despite their name, air plants do require water. Here, an expert tells us how to water air plants and keep them happy and thriving. Air plants—aka tillandsia—are often touted as “un-killable” (lol, ...

Air plants are ideal houseplants for beginners or anyone who doesn't want to get their hands dirty because they don't require soil to grow. Since they absorb water and nutrients through their foliage ...

Relatively easy to grow and maintain, air plants are ideal for those lacking a green thumb. They don’t require soil or even a container, just sun, water and a supportive spot to hang out. Valued for ...

What, exactly, are air plants? Air plants, known by their scientific name Tillandsia, are native to the mountains, deserts and forests of South America north through Central America, Mexico, and into ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Air plants, also known as tillandsias, are one of the most extraordinary indoor houseplants you can grow.

Have you noticed some curly, spiky, gray-green, alien-like plants resting in a shell, hanging from a ceiling, perched on ...

Epiphytes do not bring nutrition from the soil by way of roots. Instead, they cling to bark, or rocks, or other substrates. Parts that look like roots just anchor the plants. They receive all their ...

The frequency of misting your air plants depends on your environment. In a humid climate, misting once a week may be enough.