Here are some cool facts about air plants:
Name-
Air plants are named for their ability to absorb nutrients and moisture from the air.
Photosynthesis
Air plants use CAM photosynthesis, which means they exchange gases and "breathe" at night. Most other plants use sunlight for photosynthesis and breathe during the day.
Family
Air plants are part of the Bromeliad family, which also includes pineapples.
Epiphytes
Air plants are epiphytes, which means they don't need soil to grow. They use their host plant for support and get their nutrition from the moisture and dirt fibers in the air.
Lifespan
Air plants bloom once and then die off, but they can propagate by throwing "pups". They live between two and five years, but the offshoots can perpetuate an air plant.
Habitat
Air plants are found in many climates and environments, including humid rainforests, high cloud forests, deserts, coasts, and mountain sides.
Care
Air plants can fit almost anywhere as long as they have the right amount of light. They prefer a warm house with a temperature range of 50 to 90 degrees. If they need to be watered, you can snip the tips off if they're browning. You can also mist your air plants, but make sure it doesn't get into the base of the plant, which can cause root rot
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