Air plants, or Tillandsias, are unique plants. They are identified by their tiny size and lack of visible roots. Air plants rely on a combination of air and water to grow, but aren’t as dependent on water as traditional plants. Also, unlike traditional plants, air plants are epiphytes. This means that they don’t require soil to grow. This trait has made them popular as indoor plants, gifts and home decor.

Tillandsia Ionantha, also known as the sky plant, is a bromeliad plant. This means that it grows in a tropical climate and has a short stem. They take in nutrients through their Tricombs, which is a white powdery substance.

The coolest thing about these plants is that they grow "Pups." these are small baby plants that grow toward the bottom of the plant that can be removed to develop a new plant, these plant can literally continue this cycle forever. This is a fantastic hobby because you can multiply your plant(s) without having to buy anymore.

We purchase our plants from various greenhouses. This is important because some companies harvest their plants from their natural habitat. This has led to some varieties becoming scarce and some even becoming extinct.

 

Care For Air Plants: Water once per week by placing in a bowl of room temperature water for 30-60 minutes, remove, lightly shake excess water off, set aside until dry, place back in its home.

 

Below is a description on how to properly remove the Pups. 

Everyone always gets excited when they hear that their new air plants will eventually start to produce little baby air plants called "pups." The production of pups is the easiest way for air plant hobbyist and nursery people alike to propagate their air plants. Pups will always produce plants with characteristics identical to the mother plant. Tillandsia do produce small seeds after blooming, but production by seed germination involves a lot of patience and since pollination requires other air plants, the germinated plants may not be true to the species.

Pup production ensues shortly after an air plant's first bloom cycle. Depending on the species, an air plant can take 6 months to several years to produce its first bloom. Most of the plants offered in our store will arrive matured, and should bloom in the neighborhood of six months. Many factors favor early blooming. Temperature, light, regular watering, etc. After blooming, you will begin to notice small growth nodes at the bottom of the original plant. When you see the small pups, continue to take care of the mother plant normally for the next few months. Take care not to damage the pups as they are very delicate when they first start growing.

Once the pups are between a quarter to half the size of the mother plant, they are ready to be separated. To ensure a clean cut, garden shears or a sharp kitchen knife are preferred. Gently lay the mother plant on its side and cut away the pups. Congratulations! You can now start your very own air plant farm! After their initial separation, it's best to allow the separation point on both the mother and newly-separated pup to "harden off" for a few days. Leave the plants to rest and for the cut to dry off before placing back inside terrariums or watering the plants. This will discourage bacterial growth at the cut and also will help to prevent rotting. 

With each purchase you will receive the one airplant with the vase, a certificate of authenticity and a general information card; both housed in a semi-firm plastic case and also a product care card. In addition, you will receive a clear lucite easel to display the card of your choosing. In the very unlikely event that a Go-Green Tamarack wood product forms a split, we offer an exclusive lifetime replacement guarantee on all of our wood products.