Air Plant

If you can not grow any plant indoors, try an air plant. The varieties come in many foliage colors, textures, sizes (2” to 12” tall), and flower colors. They absorb moisture and nutrients from the air through their leaves. This makes them a good air purifier for your home.


There are over 600 species found in the United States to the southern tip of South America. Their roots allow the plant to cling to rocks or trees feeding on the humidity of the forest and bird poop. As a houseplant, you can remove the roots if you do not want them to cling to something.


You will notice your air plant blooming once during its lifecycle. The plant will set out offshoots as more plants around the base of the parent. As these bloom, more and more plants form increasing the size of the plants.


You need to know a few growing tips. Do not plant in the soil as they will rot but they do need moisture. Mist them a couple times a week or submerge them into water once a week. Feed them once a month by dunking them into the water with a water-soluble fertilizer like Miracle-Gro. As for light, 6 hours of bright light will meet their needs.


Near a bathroom window is good because they can get light and get the humidity of the shower. For these reasons, kitchen windows work well also.