Tillandsias, aka airplants, are magical, quirky weidos. Why do people grow them?
First, they are ridiculously low-maintenance. Think no soil, no repotting, no mess. A quick soak or a couple of mistings a week, plus bright light, and they're happy.
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| Tillandsia on cholla with moss |
Second, they are easy to display in hundreds of ways. Try them in seashells, collected on beach vacations over the years. Display on driftwood, cholla, rocks, hanging from a string, decorating a grapevine wreath, glued to magnets, tucked into picture frames... the options seem endless.
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| Our own display is chock full of different tillandsias. |
With so many shapes, forms, and textures, the furry, spiky, curly, symmetrical, chaotic objects are living sculptures that can be fashioned all sorts of ways.
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| Various bold-colored blooms |
Air plants' blooms are a wonderful surprise. Purples, hot pinks, and reds grace the plants for weeks, even months, rewarding the grower/collector with the amazing flowers.
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| Last week's Tillandsia Workshop |
Additionally, they're space-friendly. Perfect for desks, dorms, or anywhere a pot isn't necessary, these magical plants totally change the vibe of the smallest space.
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| Choosing just the right plants for the project |
Tillandsias, like most epiphytic plants, are tough and adaptable, an inspiration to draw from when we face challenges.
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| Fun epiphytic workshop |
They spark curious glances from our customers, who generally seem to love the fascinating forms they come in.
Stop in and see our display today.
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