15 Air Plants Scaposa Kolbii with 8 oz. Fertilizer

Air Plant (Scaposa Kolbii) is very similar to the Ionantha (most common Air Plant) in size and appearance. So much so that they are often confused for each other. The difference is that the Ionantha normally grows into a round shape, the Scaposa tends to have more of a windswept shape. This plant ship between 2 and 3 inches and will grow taller, but not much taller. As the plant comes into bloom the silver green will give way to pink and red at the leaf tips, then it will have a pretty spectacular pink, purple, and white bloom. The Scaposa is a little hardier than the Ionantha and will forgive a few missed waterings. The Ionantha Scaposa Kolbii 15 plant set contains: 15 plants, 8 oz. Hinterland Trading Air Plant Fertilizer, and detailed care instructions. Air Plants (Tillandsia) get their common name from the fact they don’t require soil. They are epiphytes, which attach to other plants or trees for support. Their roots are only used to anchor themselves and are normally removed during cultivation for aesthetics. They are not parasitic, instead they gather micro nutrients from the air and water in structures called trichomes on their leaves. As the plant dries the trichomes take on a white powder look. After watering the plant will return to a vibrant green. Air Plants must dry fully between watering because they are susceptible to rot if left wet to long. These Air Plants will only bloom once, but after the bloom they can form up to 12 “Pups”, or offspring, at their base. The main plant will slowly be on its way out, but the Pups will continue to thrive and will separate when mature. Air Plants prefer filtered sunlight as their natural home is under tree canopy. This makes them perfect house plants.