Can air plants really not die?
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This type of plant, known as the air plant, has been heard of by many people, but few have actually taken care of it. Air plants are considered by many to be a miraculous plant. As long as we hang it on the window with a string, the air plant can survive and grow without any special care. It can be maintained in both northern and southern regions. Such an unusual plant is hard for many to believe. Whether it can survive depends on the growing environment.
The habits of air plants are somewhat similar to succulents. Its root system is like the aerial roots of succulents, which can absorb moisture from the air and grow with minimal water. The growth rate is extremely slow, with little to no leaf growth in a year. Without nutrient support, its growth rate is very slow, and it will eventually die.
There is no plant in the world that can survive on air alone; it must absorb water. When the moisture in the air is extremely low and the roots cannot absorb water, the plant will dry out and die after a while. The air plant is a plant that can resist drought quite well, and with its thick leaves, the rate of moisture evaporation is slow. Even if it dies, it can still survive for a long time in the early stages.
All plants will eventually die. Due to the different characteristics of each plant, some can resist drought and are not afraid of sunlight, such as cacti, which can survive without water for half a year because the body itself stores a lot of water. Therefore, cacti are very drought-resistant. If no water is given for a year, it will certainly die. If it cannot absorb water by a certain deadline, it will die, just like the air plant.
Can air plants really not die?
If we want our air plant to survive for a long time after buying it, what we must do is to spray water to keep it moist, to increase the humidity of the air, and to allow its roots to absorb more water, which will help it survive for a long time. In a home environment with poor air circulation and low moisture content in the air, if we do not spray water and just hang it on the window, it will soon die.
A plant without water will definitely die. Even for a plant as drought-resistant as the air plant, if bought and not watered, it can survive for about three months because it has stored some water inside. By averaging one spray per week, it can survive for at least one to two years. In addition to humidity, air plants also need temperature and sunlight. If the temperature drops below 0 degrees in winter, it will definitely freeze to death.
In southern regions, there are many greenhouses for plant cultivation, especially those for air plants. To speed up propagation and the growth of side buds, the greenhouse is usually sprayed with mist every 2-3 days to maintain humidity. The ground in the greenhouse is also usually damp, which allows for the absorption of more water and faster growth due to high humidity.
The air plant at home still needs to be watered regularly. Without water, it will die soon, and it's not as miraculous as rumored.
The above information about whether air plants can really not die and the detailed introduction of the growth habits and maintenance skills of air plants is hoped to bring some knowledge about flowers and plants to plant enthusiasts.