Hinterland Trading Austin Forrest In Glass Rosie Posie Vase with 2 Ounce Fertilizer

There is a lot going on in this little space. The stars of the show are Air Plants Oaxana and Velutina. Their home is a classic 5 inch glass Rosie Posie vase with mixed river pebbles, a piece of decorative tree bark and a bit of red moss to contrast the colors. This is a little window through time sitting right on your desk, mantle, table, or window sill. 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 too long. After the Air Plants 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. Air Plant care is pretty simple. Upon arrival give your plants a good hour or two soak in a shallow bowl of water.