Carnation of the air: a plant of very easy cultivation

Tillansia Oaxacan

If you have just entered the fascinating world of gardening and you are worried about not knowing how to take care of your plants, there is one that will surely surprise you. And it is that, it is so easy to grow, that it hardly requires substrate. Yes, yes, you read correctly: you will not have to just put dirt on it. Why? Because it stays alive only with the humidity of the environment. In fact, it is fantastic to have in terrariums.

His name is Carnation of the air, and as you are going to see, it is very grateful.

Features

Tillandsia

It belongs to the genus of the Tillandsia, which includes more than 650 species of epiphytic plants (that is, they grow on the trunks and branches of trees, without parasitizing it), originally from America. Specifically, it can be found in forests where humidity is high.

It is, as we said, a plant that hardly needs substrate, since its roots go deep into the crevices of the trees just so that it is well anchored. The leaves are responsible for absorbing the water and the nutrients dissolved in it in order to live.

Care

tillandsia fasciculata

Thus, in cultivation the Carnation of the air is a plant that we can have ... in any corner. Some people choose to fill a glass bowl with volcanic clay, and plant it in the center, although if you live in a frost-free place you can have it on a high plant in your garden as you can see in the image above.

Even if you don't need soil, humidity is very important, so it will have to be sprayed a minimum of twice a week; we will increase the frequency if we live in a dry and hot climate. After each »irrigation», we will remove the excess water to avoid putrefaction.

You no longer have an excuse for not having a plant in your home. Enjoy your Carnation from the air. 🙂


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  1.   miriam indiana arches latorre said

    the carnation of the air is beautiful, you can also leave it in the air with a wire tied to a stone or whatever you like, in front of the window, thanks for the information I liked it a lot

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      We're glad you liked it, Miriam.

  2.   Anibal said

    I want to buy a clabel del aire please

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hi Hannibal.
      You will find the carnation of the air for sale in online stores or even in nurseries. You can search for it by its scientific name: Tillandsia.
      A greeting.

  3.   Pink said

    Where can I buy cuttings from the air?

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hello rosa.
      You will probably find it in a nursery or garden store.
      A greeting.