COMMON NAME: Tillandsia (Air Plant)

LIGHT: Bright indirect light

WATERING: Completely submerge plant in water for 2 hours every 10–14 days; allow to dry upside down to prevent water from pooling at the base

SOIL: Do not need or want soil

FERTILIZING: Add a bromeliad or air plant fertilizer to the soak water once a month for extra nutrients

PRUNING: Trim dried or brown leaf tips with clean scissors

EXTRA NOTES: OK to mist between waterings; great in open terrariums or mounted on decorative surfaces

PET SAFE? Non-toxic

CHILD SAFE? Non-toxic

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