Tillandsia stricta ‘soft leaf’ - Tillandsias, commonly called Air Plants, are some of the easiests plants to grow. Found in the tropical forests of the world, these epiphytic plants perch in and on the crotches and branches of trees. They absorb moisture through their leaves and need no soil or pot. They increase in size by growing offshoots and many produce colorful flowers. As house plants, thoroughly soak them once a week and give them bright light and average indoor temperatures and they will thrive for years. This variety has gray-green, slender leaves that arch outward from the center. Deep-pink, plump flower stems rise through the center of the foliage and produce small, lavender-blue flowers.