Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is dry, typically once every 1-2 weeks. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Bartram's Airplant
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
100% intensity
Avoid direct sun.
Water thoroughly when dry, reduce in winter.
100% intensity
Ensure good drainage.
A well-draining epiphytic mix is essential, such as orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. Avoid heavy, water-retentive soils.
50% intensity
Average room temperatures are suitable.
100% intensity
Avoid cold drafts.
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with diluted liquid fertilizer during growing season.
100% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is dry, typically once every 1-2 weeks. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Remove any dead or damaged leaves at the base of the plant using clean, sharp scissors or shears. This helps maintain the plant's appearance.
Propagated by offsets (pups) that grow from the base of the mother plant. Once the pups are about one-third the size of the parent, they can be carefully separated and potted.
Repotting is infrequent, usually only when the plant becomes root-bound or the potting medium breaks down, typically every 2-3 years. Use a fresh, well-draining epiphytic mix.
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