Epiphyte An epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it. Epiphytes are usually found in the temperate zone (e.g., many mosses , liverworts , lichens , and algae ) or in the tropics (e.g., many ferns , cacti ,
Epiphyte An epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and.
Jan 12, 2016
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EpiphyteAn epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it.
Epiphytes are usually found in the temperate zone (e.g., many mosses, liverworts, lichens, and algae) or in the tropics (e.g., many ferns, cacti, orchids, and bromeliads)
Bromeliads
Tillandsia
How to Care for Tillandsia
Shady Area Good Air Circulation Spray them once every 3 days. Use Spray Fertilizers once every 2 weeks
NO DIRECT Sunshine,Do not keep Airplants constantly wet (rain, keep indoors)
Avoid Metal clips or wires
Tillandsias
How to Display Air Plants
Video
Upside DownPlant Displays
Spanish Moss
Vanda Miss Joaquim
Air Plants Hands-On
Choose 1 of the following
1. Tillandsia with Sea Shell2. Upside Down Air Plant
3. Spanish Moss with Clips4. Vanda Miss Joaquim
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