These plants are very special. They were nearly extinct in the wild about 20 years ago. If grown by seed, Tillandsia xerographica found in stores are between 4-8 years old!
@houseplantshappiness4512
4 жыл бұрын
That’s so cool! I know a lot of houseplants become extinct in the wild and I hope that I’m able to help with conservation efforts in the future!
@theairplanthub8156
4 жыл бұрын
We featured your video on our homepage! Thank you for the shout out!
@houseplantshappiness4512
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys so much! I love you guys and I’ve learned so much from you all!
@marisadiaz3575
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a florist and bought two of our xerographicas on clearance! They’re huge! I actually have been keeping them outside so far in shade of a bigger tree where they get bright indirect light. BUT I live in Texas! So it’s very humid at the same time! What do you think about putting them outside in places like Texas??
@houseplantshappiness4512
4 жыл бұрын
They are tropical plants so seasonally you may have to bring them inside if it gets too cold! I would probably bring mine in when it gets below 60F outside at night
@jessh9988
3 жыл бұрын
This video is making me so thirsty lol I'm in a desert and I'm always thirsty haha
@sunshinecarnivores1919
Жыл бұрын
This may sound like a dumb question but WHY would anyone want to grow Spanish moss? For me they are like a weed since I live in Florida.
@EchoSappho
3 жыл бұрын
I have a tillandsia curly. Leaves look beautiful, but the base is brown and slightly wrinkly. Outer leaves are somewhat loose, more outward. Inside of leaves that have peeled off (I did that by accident) are deep brown inside. The centre of the plant is beautiful, so are the leaves themselves. Is this root rot? Or underwatering?
@EchoSappho
3 жыл бұрын
Plant gets to take a shower with me twice a week. I will use some water to moisten te leaves and the rest of the moisture it gets from humidity in the bathroom. I don't soak it and always make sure there's no water in the centre. I did get the plant second hand though, so he knows what the previous plant parent did with it
@houseplantshappiness4512
3 жыл бұрын
How much light are they in? Is the brown part crispy or mushy? If it’s mushy, you’ll want to stop watering so much. If it’s crusty/crispy, it could worthy be the natural life cycle of the plant (outer leaves getting old and not working for the plant efficiently) or under watering. I wouldn’t worry about it if it’s crunchy honestly. And a damaged leaf will not “heal” like our skin does- it will always have a sort of scar, but I’d rather have the plant than a pile of rot!! Remember these plants grow in High light! Lots of tillandsia can take direct light which can result in crispy leaves. Rot will smell bad and you’ll loose the plant very quickly. Either way, I believe in you and your plant journey!
@EchoSappho
3 жыл бұрын
@@houseplantshappiness4512 It sits in my windowsill (east, northern hemisphere) now it's too cold for it to enjoy the outside air. Definitely doesn't feel mushy, so I'm guessing it's older age now. Tiny new leaves are plenty and happy too. Thanks for your help, I have hope for my tillandsia again :)
@EchoSappho
3 жыл бұрын
It's not in a terrarium either, just wanted to state that
@lorithompson9166
Жыл бұрын
They have bright light in Chicago?
@nancypahl7755
3 жыл бұрын
So weird how different household humidity can vary. Our giant Xerographicas along with all of our Tillandsias get soaked for at least an hour, Twice a week, as our house is very dry. The tips turn brown (tan) if we only do it once a week.
@houseplantshappiness4512
3 жыл бұрын
You're so right! It's sooo specific, especially with air plants! It's almost a daily assessment.
@emilysheets7929
4 жыл бұрын
i live in nebraska, so similar climate as Chicago. how long would you suggest soaking the lovely air plant for? i’m seeing an hour some places. thanks!
@houseplantshappiness4512
4 жыл бұрын
I actually grew up in Nebraska! So one big thing is NE has brighter winters than the Great Lakes region. Keep your air plants in a BRIGHT light (some direct light will be ok in northern latitudes) and I would say, maybe only soak it once a month for up to half an hour and mist it a few times a week right now. As your apartment/house/office dries out when you turn the heat on, you might increase how much water you give it, but ONLY if it's still getting enough light. The people who soak their plants for an hour usually live in warmer climates or have more ideal (lighting and air circulation) conditions for the plants. Look up where your air plant lived in the wild and try to replicate those conditions as best as you can. That being said, don't be afraid to mess up!!! It's just a plant and you'll get bummed out, but you'll learn a lot in the process. Good Luck!
@emilysheets7929
4 жыл бұрын
@@houseplantshappiness4512 thank you for your help, fellow nebraskan! :)
@hales6547
3 жыл бұрын
With the air plants i just killed, i barely watered most. But i accidentally got one really wet, and it grew in size like 2x and i thought maybe it was rly thirsty so did it with a couple ithers, they all died. Why did they grow in size after a long soak? Where they rly thirsty? Or was ut way too long. Also, how do u best id air plants, i struggle with a few. Ive got 2 ionantha living in my bathroom and one air plant that is rly beautiful one pf my faves, i think its xeric for sure very white But it looks like a lil flower so pretty. Im so sad ab the dead ones.
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