Easy To Grow Air Plants / My Air Plant Tillandsia Collection care tips and tricks for happy Plants

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  • Easy To Grow Air Plants Care / My Air Plant Tillandsia Collection tips and tricks for happy Plants.
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    Tillandsia is a genus of around 540 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of Central and South America, the southern United States and the West Indies.
    The thinner-leafed varieties grow in rainy areas and the thick-leafed varieties in areas more subject to drought. Moisture and nutrients are gathered from the air (dust, decaying leaves and insect matter) through structures on the leaves called trichomes.
    Tillandsia species are epiphytes (also called aerophytes or air plants) -- i.e. they normally grow without soil while attached to other plants. Epiphytes are not parasitic, depending on the host only for support. -wikipedia
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  • @joycedearing1920
    @joycedearing1920 9 років тому +28

    I just recently got some air plants I am so excited I don't know what to do I just moved into a little apartment next to my daughter and I wanted a little hobby I'm 78 years old and the first ones I got open them up and you would have thought I had a new baby I was so excited so I'm reading all about them and I hope they do well if you have any suggestions for me I would love to hear from you I can't wait to get them mounted and get them going I'll let you know how they do thank you Joyce

    • @desnami
      @desnami 3 роки тому

      How did they go grandma Joyce 🥺💛

  • @MsNooneinparticular
    @MsNooneinparticular 3 роки тому +29

    Anyone else find air plants addictive af? lol.

    • @44400210
      @44400210 3 роки тому +1

      They are the pokemon of the plant world.

    • @Sun-soilproductions
      @Sun-soilproductions 3 роки тому

      Absolutely

    • @brendachew3769
      @brendachew3769 2 роки тому

      ye damaged my spine so it's my lightweight gardening. bought aquarium rocks to put them on and some bonsai trays to put sand slate and mini mountains .list is endless. ye, I'm hooked

  • @Emilee52395
    @Emilee52395 5 років тому +5

    I never knew spanish moss was considered an air plant! Thanks for teaching me something new. Your green house looks like heaven!

  • @elisabethclancy3949
    @elisabethclancy3949 4 роки тому +1

    I am disabled and on a tiny budget . So I don’t have much money for extras . I do love looking at all your beautiful plants and your greenhouse . Thank you for sharing

  • @belovedgoddess
    @belovedgoddess 7 років тому +10

    Thank you, I recently bought my first air plants, was told they don't need watering. But found they were looking very grey, after watching you spray yours I did the same for mine. They greened up in seconds, it was amazing to watch.

  • @nhacviet1000
    @nhacviet1000 7 років тому

    I just bought my first 3 airplants today and have been watching UA-cam trying to learn more. I came across your channel and have learned a lot so far.. thanks

  • @thatvenezuelankid814
    @thatvenezuelankid814 8 років тому +4

    The air plant roots are actually very interesting because they serve no purpose but to attach to trees or mounts, they actually don't take in any water (weird). I have a Tillandsia Cyanea which is actually a species of tillandsia that grows in the ground, you should check it out the blooms are amazing

  • @HeartNotes3
    @HeartNotes3 9 років тому +1

    I have a Tricolor I found randomly in our yard (maybe blown in like a tumbleweed) and I just wanted to thank you for this video, it's a great look at them and extremely informative!

  • @gildacandelario1167
    @gildacandelario1167 7 років тому +2

    thank you, very informative, love the Spanish moss.

  • @janesingh9299
    @janesingh9299 10 років тому +1

    thank you for teaching us about air plants. I love them alllllllllllllllll

  • @traceymai1890
    @traceymai1890 3 роки тому

    I love your greenhouse. I love to collect rare succulent, cactus, and air plants. Thank you for sharing your filming.

  • @giselamayedo9628
    @giselamayedo9628 8 років тому

    Brad you rock! ❤️

  • @camoman10000
    @camoman10000 9 років тому +35

    hey brad, I work at Russell's bromeliads, where you got your air plants from. I recognized the tag and we ship to Canada quite often. The spiky one you show after your Ericknoblock is known as "vernicosa" and your little one called ionantha is pronounced, (I-on-an-tha) all tillandsia are in the bromeliad family and all tillandsia are epiphytes', they take no nurturance through their roots, only use is to grasp trees. Yes some bromeliads are epiphytes but not all are, they need some soil. Enjoy!

    • @BradsGreenhouse
      @BradsGreenhouse  9 років тому +1

      Adrian Cousinit cool, thanks for the great info!

  • @sheetalmudaliar
    @sheetalmudaliar 8 років тому

    hi!Brad..i love your videos..they are very informative.

  • @charlesackam5399
    @charlesackam5399 3 роки тому

    Awesome collection 👏

  • @daysofagirl
    @daysofagirl 7 років тому +1

    I'm a new tillandsia fan, but as I watch this video, the first thing that I noticed was your Tulamben-Bali Diving Adventure shirt. ☺ Hello from Indonesia, and thank you for your tillandsia care tips!

  • @kcmorris4875
    @kcmorris4875 4 роки тому

    Excellent video so chilled but helpful and informative.

  • @Practice_Kindness-1st
    @Practice_Kindness-1st 6 років тому

    They are all very pretty and so delicate! You have a fantastic green thumb and greenhouse! Lucky you!

  • @archanadas7292
    @archanadas7292 4 роки тому

    Great video !

  • @elbertopantonal9813
    @elbertopantonal9813 6 років тому

    Very nice air plant..I love it

  • @Lovingoddess28
    @Lovingoddess28 4 роки тому

    Great video ty🌱💯

  • @akapoopsie
    @akapoopsie 10 років тому

    yay! i'm happy you finally did a video on your air plants :) they all look great! i especially like the mounted one with its' colors :)

  • @karellibal8188
    @karellibal8188 7 років тому +1

    Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is an epiphytic flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates. You have a lovely collection:)

  • @harperadams510
    @harperadams510 3 роки тому

    Wow! just happen to watch this video exactly 7 years after it was made. Very cool video. thanks

  • @raydenzidane6
    @raydenzidane6 6 років тому

    Awesome advice! Thanks!

  • @adriansorrelle2294
    @adriansorrelle2294 8 років тому

    Best channel ever!!! So damn happy i found it!!

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    fun and low maintenance! Its a good combo

  • @doggiesarus
    @doggiesarus 10 років тому

    I have a few myself. Thanks for the tip about being in humidity all the time. I didnt know that.

  • @romashchenko
    @romashchenko 6 років тому

    Very interesting, I enjoyed watching your videos!

  • @Tommyr
    @Tommyr 10 років тому

    Enjoyed the video! I too grow a few tills. Fun plants!

  • @airplantsdecor3143
    @airplantsdecor3143 7 років тому +12

    I luv how you can just plop air plants into any container for instant decor results :)

    • @harperkody466
      @harperkody466 2 роки тому

      sorry to be off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..?
      I somehow forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!

    • @henrikkendrick604
      @henrikkendrick604 2 роки тому

      @Harper Kody instablaster ;)

    • @harperkody466
      @harperkody466 2 роки тому

      @Henrik Kendrick thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out atm.
      I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

    • @harperkody466
      @harperkody466 2 роки тому

      @Henrik Kendrick it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
      Thank you so much you really help me out !

    • @henrikkendrick604
      @henrikkendrick604 2 роки тому

      @Harper Kody You are welcome :)

  • @chatbud
    @chatbud 10 років тому

    Woh!!!!! We nv knew you had Tillandsia!!!!!!!!

  • @eb5724
    @eb5724 3 роки тому

    So glad, no music. Soothing voice. Informative.. Thank you

  • @mushviqnesib2596
    @mushviqnesib2596 7 років тому +4

    my dear friend I fall in love with them but i cant find them in my country they are perfect good luck and thanks for video

  • @leticiaolvera9114
    @leticiaolvera9114 6 років тому

    Congratulations for you garden.

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    thanks! just trying to save space by mounting it with the Orchid. I may just mount a few more that way.

  • @tonytran257
    @tonytran257 7 років тому

    Love them

  • @AvadoraMimouniOfficial
    @AvadoraMimouniOfficial 6 років тому

    Love them I remember them in Portugal

  • @paula3280
    @paula3280 7 років тому

    thanks so much for sharing

  • @MissHellfire
    @MissHellfire 5 років тому

    beautiful plants , nice video..

  • @frannatura
    @frannatura 8 років тому

    Beautiful plants

  • @ghostofdayinperson
    @ghostofdayinperson 10 років тому

    Lovely!!

  • @gardeningwithpleasure
    @gardeningwithpleasure 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @MrCocina310
    @MrCocina310 8 років тому

    Sick ass video big homie!

  • @iGoldenBen
    @iGoldenBen 10 років тому +1

    I love air plants after being introduced to them. I have a crested gecko in a live planted set up with a custom background and have spanish moss, tricolor, seleriana, oaxacana, velutina, tenuifolia,pseudobaileyi and a few others as well as some bromeliads such as neoregelia fireball. Air plants are by far my favorite kind of plant for their versatility, nice video and nice green house. Also my tricolor has just bloomed and it has gone a fantastic deep red, very pleasing on the eye!

    • @BradsGreenhouse
      @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

      Yes, Air plants are so fun and easy. Thanks for watching!

  • @tilandsiagood7669
    @tilandsiagood7669 5 років тому

    its good video!!!

  • @LauraGYoung
    @LauraGYoung 7 років тому

    Nice collection! (Am so wishing I had a greenhouse now....)

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    Im just full of surprises!

  • @RogerKeulen
    @RogerKeulen 10 років тому

    Cool, have to have some big glass than !

  • @PlantzNThings
    @PlantzNThings 10 років тому

    Great little collection you have there :) I thought it was neat that you mounted one with an orchid.

  • @user-gh8wt2zi2n
    @user-gh8wt2zi2n 5 років тому

    Thank you

  • @mysterysoundable
    @mysterysoundable 10 років тому +1

    I really enjoy these I have two of the regular kind not sure which variety its in one of my videos. I also have the Spanish moss I didn't know I had to soak It. I just mist it once in a while until it turns dark green. Currently getting obsessed with These. Previously I had the bulbosa type they couldnt handle the cold and died

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому +1

    yes!, thanks for watching!

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    glad you liked, that one red one is awesome. it is going green now...not sure why. Any idea?

  • @anniequilts
    @anniequilts 10 років тому

    I saw some air plants at the local garden center the other day. I didn't know anything about them so didn't get one, butafter watching your video, I am goiing back and give it a try.

  • @miguelmejia6170
    @miguelmejia6170 7 років тому +16

    roots help air plants grab on the surface of a tree or were it is

  • @Xidcat
    @Xidcat 10 років тому

    very nice!

  • @thederptor2571
    @thederptor2571 7 років тому +1

    I put them one on a slice of dry sassafras and I wanted to know how long it takes to grow its roots to attach to it's all support

  • @michelleadamchak1330
    @michelleadamchak1330 8 років тому +1

    What/where/how do I make/buy fertilizer for my air plants. I've ordered a variety pack of tillandsias, but they didn't come with fertilizer. I enjoyed your video very much, it was very helpful, and your plants are gorgeous!

  • @nicolemoreira1099
    @nicolemoreira1099 8 років тому +1

    hi brad, can you post a video of the air plant mounted with the orchid? I've recently started getting into both types of plants. I'd love to mount an orchid with a phalaenopsis orchid!

  • @MrDjRinzo
    @MrDjRinzo 10 років тому

    nice brassia brad, and i see that wine glass in the back there haha im glad im not the only one who enjoys a drink while watching the plants grow.

    • @billbennett7324
      @billbennett7324 5 років тому

      I'm in the UK, what sort of winter temperatures do Tillandsias need

  • @greenfingerfetish5025
    @greenfingerfetish5025 6 років тому

    Hi Brad. I have just started working with and obsessing about Tillandsias!! I am in Cornwall in the UK and am quite concerned about how to keep my plants. I have a small home and no space for a green house unfortunately. I do keep them well watered and sprayed and dunked in water every month or so for 6-8 hours. I am worried that over winter the sun is lacking around here....humidity isn't a problem but do you have any suggestions about keeping them warm and in sun during the winter at all? You have a wonderful collection, i love the spanish moss but it is quite difficult to come by here. Hoping to build up my collection over time. Your videos are amazing! keep up the good work!! And thank you for the orchid clip tip! I may well borrow that one!

  • @makotokatayori7991
    @makotokatayori7991 6 років тому

    good

  • @kend3800
    @kend3800 8 років тому +1

    Brad, could you please identify the first Tillandsia you showed (the 1st one you bought)? Thanks.

  • @musicalmarion
    @musicalmarion 4 роки тому

    Omg Brad are you related to Elijah Wood? This was a great video as I'm a beginner to Tillandsia. Thanks for sharing such great advice : )

  • @soradity9601
    @soradity9601 3 роки тому

    Someone gifted me a pillow sized air plant bunch lol, researching how to care for em now

  • @trendabryan4653
    @trendabryan4653 4 роки тому

    Its kinda funny ,I live in Florida and we have spanish moss everywhere ,I never thought how beautiful it is to some people ,also there is wild green moss growing all around our area ,its fun to watch these videos

  • @MetalBum
    @MetalBum 4 роки тому

    Love those. How do you grow in Southern California. Dry and sunny area? It rains here and is cold during winter and is dry and hot during summer.

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому +2

    They are great plants, another I missed in the video was The thinner-leafed varieties grow in rainy areas and the thick-leafed varieties in areas more subject to drought.

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    thanks Greg! Yeah it is a big glass but it just had water in this time I'm afraid haha.
    Thanks for watching!

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    Awesome, glad I could help answer a few questions for you. Thanks for watching!

  • @Bonesiethecat
    @Bonesiethecat 7 років тому

    Great video. I have a Tillandsia madusae. I am seeing varying recommendations on how to water. Some say you need to soak them while others say that misting is enough. What is your strategy?

  • @marcellamiller4439
    @marcellamiller4439 7 років тому

    Ooooo! You're a Canadian!!!. Lovely! I live in Quebec. I bought my first air plant today, but I need to find a Canadian supplier. Both for air plants and spanish moss. Can you point me in the right direction?

  • @orchidsplz24
    @orchidsplz24 10 років тому

    you changed your youtube background. i like. i have air plants too

  • @foemck
    @foemck 6 років тому

    hey there! hope your day is good. I am in central florida.wondering if you know where I can find these for free if at all possible

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    yes they are cool. Now go but one...maybe two!

  • @georgeking5044
    @georgeking5044 3 роки тому

    Hello Brad I'm new to your channel today. That was a great simple video on Tilansia. I have none right but have been planning to change that very soon. Where is a reliable source to buy on line???

  • @sonianelidanarbonarios5608
    @sonianelidanarbonarios5608 8 років тому

    Hola!!!como se mantiene el clavel del aire???A la sombra o al sol?gracias!!

  • @romysharma6260
    @romysharma6260 4 роки тому

    Hi brad I am having air plant for more than a year but no pups nothing coming. Your Spanish moss suggestion very helpful, please help me with more information for tillandsia how I can grow. Thanks

  • @MrCocina310
    @MrCocina310 8 років тому

    What should I put my new air plants on so I can grow them huge? I don't wana glue them really

  • @orchidsplz24
    @orchidsplz24 10 років тому

    i found a red air plant variety.. light red when dry and dark red when watered. =)

  • @Jacquyjyz
    @Jacquyjyz 7 років тому +4

    Hi, I have a tillandsia ionantha that is growing a pup, but I noticed that the parent plant is starting to kinda turn a caramel color and the bottom leaves. Would you suggest to not water as much. I mist all my plants twice a week, and the first Saturday of every month, I give them a 20-30 min bath. Thank you:)

    • @kenjiro2676
      @kenjiro2676 6 років тому

      krutibandhu sethy my mom got a nice new big air plant. It looks like the one brad was holding in the beginning of the video, it has multiple growth points on the base and they are just as big as the center plant, are they pups and do I separate them?

  • @cynthiasterling7892
    @cynthiasterling7892 4 роки тому

    I got some different air plant seeds from Amazon. I found out after receiving pkgs. that they came from Malaysia. I will follow what you do... thanks

  • @TheBrokenDoll6
    @TheBrokenDoll6 8 років тому

    I am new to air plants and was wondering if you could answer a question. I bought my first air plant a week or so ago and noticed that a lot of the leaves had brown rotten spots and such so I peeled off the rotten leaves. Now however it is a fraction of its size and was wondering did I kill it? The leaves that are remaining look pretty healthy and it has started producing a pup and was wondering if by getting rid of the rotten brown looking leaves did I damage the pup? Thanks.

  • @saraxin4145
    @saraxin4145 7 років тому +3

    I love you.

  • @stephencraig8578
    @stephencraig8578 5 років тому

    Hi,all of my plants(50) of them are outdoors under a patio cover. The night time air temp gets down to 50° F. All of the plants are doing well except for the xerographica(2) of them.They have been outdoors for two years with full sun alternating to in-direct light. The leaves are turning light brown & look dried out. All of the plants get watered at the same time and same amount of mist/water. Do you have any suggestions to help get these plants healthy?

  • @barebonesbrisco3954
    @barebonesbrisco3954 7 років тому

    Great info!!! The mic was a little low.

  • @Daisy.florina
    @Daisy.florina 4 роки тому

    what can I do for my old man's whiskers, plant it usually dies in summer , i keep it under the carport I dont have a shady spot in the garden in winter is fine but summer it just brittles and I wet everyday but it does not help thanks

  • @animaghosh5979
    @animaghosh5979 5 років тому

    I have a bromeliad with violet quill. Which potting media should i use for it ? Please help me..

  • @margaretwray5896
    @margaretwray5896 9 років тому

    I live in Savannah Georgia where Spanish moss is plentiful-I've never seen anyone bring it inside-does it need to be debugged first?

  • @renovatiomom
    @renovatiomom 9 років тому

    When planning a greenhouse. What side of the house will give me the best results? I want happy plants. I love orchids, carnivores, and air plants. The house has room on all sides: NSEW. North and East have grass.

  • @lyledrexler8278
    @lyledrexler8278 9 років тому

    At this yr, whats your update on moss tips?

  • @rclee2461
    @rclee2461 6 років тому

    How can you make your green house moist ? Thx

  • @NotOriginalUsername
    @NotOriginalUsername 2 роки тому

    Hello, I know this is an old video, but could you please advise what is the exact species of the first plant you hold for the camera, the one you mentioned was the first one you bought. My grandmother had that exact plant hanging outside the house, it was living there for many decades, and I'd like to get one just like it! Thank you very much in advance!

  • @marmac567
    @marmac567 4 роки тому

    Hi Brad,,,, I just bought a couple of these,,, do they need any feed solution??? Thanks...

  • @TheRealDeal412
    @TheRealDeal412 7 років тому +7

    You said you hit the flower with a paint brush could you explain more on this?

    • @dhardtofind
      @dhardtofind 7 років тому

      TheRealDeal412 For pollination.

  • @LauraWuvv
    @LauraWuvv 10 років тому

    Around 3:50, you said that you hung your air plants with orchid clips! Could you elaborate more on how this is done?

  • @BradsGreenhouse
    @BradsGreenhouse  10 років тому

    Very nice! Did it have a name tag?

  • @lindasimpson814
    @lindasimpson814 8 років тому

    Hi Brad - bought an air plant the other day and the florist advised me to spray it once in awhile with a epsom salt solution - have you ever heard of this...I am guessing it would supply some mineral nutrients. Thanks for your videos; they are very informative.

    • @tamweir3458
      @tamweir3458 2 роки тому

      I've heard of Epson salt also. I haven't tried any yet. Have you tried it?

  • @duskmoss
    @duskmoss 4 роки тому

    would love to see a new update on these