Giant Airplant
4.6 out of 5 (5 experiences)
Also known as
Cardinal airplant, Quill-leaf airplant and air plant
Taxonomy
Tillandsia fasciculata
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales
How to care for Giant Airplant
How often to water your Giant Airplant
Giant Airplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Giant Airplant in your home
Giant Airplant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Giant Airplant does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Giant Airplant in your home š”.
How to fertilize Giant Airplant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Giant Airplant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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It bloomed! Anyone know the actual type of airplant that this is? I got it last time I went home to Miami. On the side of the street.š¤
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Trying identify type What kind of air plant is she???
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Look at her flowering.. starts out purple then turns dark pinkššš
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Plant name #AirPlant hi! Any one knows what plant is this? And how often it should be watered?
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Do I soak my air plant? #AirPlant hi everyone. Not sure what is the exact species of my air plant. Should I soak it in water weekly or do I just mist it regularly ?
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Black tops #GiantAirplant Hi anyone knows whatās happening to my plant? The edges are starting to turn brown/ black. I only spray the plant onceās a week. Is it overwatering? Or too much sunlight?
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Willow is looking a little worse for wear because sometimes, when we open the window in the kitchen & then close it, her tendrils get caught!š® Maybe I should move her. #airplant #greggang EDIT: Is that a pup on the lower right side of the base of willow?!? The green sprig?! Bit of a closer pic in comments. Possible #newgrowth !
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Browning air plant Hello, Does anybody know why the bottom of my air plant looks brown? I feel like it has progressed and feels crunchy. Any suggestions on how to make it better? Or is it dead and cannot save it?
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By the look of her what should I do different ? The leaves are turning brown , I havenāt watered in about 3 days #SpreadingAirplant
Care Summary for Giant Airplant
Giant Airplant
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.