Airplant Care

​Yay! You've adopted a Fun Usual Suspect airplant holder! Now what??

Don't worry, the plants are simple to care for and will do great almost anywhere with minimal effort. Airplants don't require soil, as they get all their nutrients from the sun, water, and ambient air around them, but they DO need a little attention to make sure that they stay healthy and happy. While they need plenty of light (10+ hours per day) they DON'T like excessive DIRECT sunlight as they can burn or dry out if they get too much. Along with that they need to stay properly hydrated in order to prosper. 
You can keep it watered optimally by spritzing it two or three times a week with a light misting of water, and also by completely submerging the plant in cool, clean water, once a week or so, for about 10 minutes per session. After it has had it's soak, make sure to shake the plant gently to remove any excess moisture before putting it back into the holder.  While they need to be hydrated, they will NOT survive if they are left in standing water.  Do NOT put water into your plant holder and then stick the plant into the water, as it won't survive long in that scenario. We also recommend using filtered water as the chlorine in some tap water may damage the plant over time. A good rule of thumb to remember for how often to water the plant is this: If you put it somewhere that is brighter, dryer and hotter, then the plant is going to need more frequent water. These plants tend to do well in environments that naturally have more water vapor in the air, like kitchens and bathrooms, but they'll do great anywhere as long as you keep them sufficiently hydrated. If you see the smallest tendrils starting to wither or dry up, that's a pretty good sign that you need to give it a soak right away.
So, to sum up
  • Make sure it gets plenty of light, but not too much hot, direct, sunlight.
  • Fully submerge and soak the plant, for about 10 minutes, once every 2 weeks. Make sure to shake off the excess after.
  • Lightly mist the plant every two or three days.​
  • Do NOT let it sit in standing water.  
We only ship airplants that are healthy and thriving when they go into the box. However, after a few days being jostled and tossed around on their journey, the plant will need a little TLC when you first get him. You should trim off any broken tendrils and make sure you get it a good watering right away. In fact, giving him his first soak right when it arrives is the perfect way to get started on your watering schedule. After that first soak, get it into some indirect sunlight (or UV equivalent artificial light) and it'll be happy in it's new home.  
Please contact us if you have any other questions or concerns.