Xerographica Care

Xerographica care

This plant can be grown indoors or outside in mild climates. Soak the plant in water for 15 minutes every 2 weeks and mist weekly. In the winter it can be soaked monthly. If growing as a houseplant, heating and air conditioning can affect humidity and the plant might need more frequent misting and soaking.

Why is my xerographica turning brown?

xerographica or T. ionantha browning, this may indicate sickness such as rot, or drying out from lack of water. Another issue that you may notice is that your air plant's pretty green leaves may start to turn yellow or it may be displaying brown spots on its leaves.

How long do xerographica live?

Tillandsia Xerographica [pronounced: zero-grafika] is a truly stunning plant. Its leaves are thick, silvery-white, and often take on beautiful curls depending on the humidity in the environment. It can live upwards of 20 years and grow up to three feet in diameter before send a large orange bloom spike.

Can xerographica take full sun?

xerographica plenty of sunny conditions if you can. If you don't have enough natural light, artificial light from a nice, strong grow light will also work.

How often should I water xerographica?

For regular care, they will thrive with a misting a few times a week. About once a month, however, you'll want to give your Xero a more thorough drink. Soak your plant in lukewarm water for 2 minutes, submerging completely. Be sure to gently shake your plant dry afterward so that no water sits pooled on the leaves.

How do you save a dying xerographica?

It is the most common reason why they die. ... And here's how you may rescue your dying air plant from overwatering:

Remove any infected or rotten part to stop it from spreading.
Dry your air plant as quickly as possible. Use a fan if necessary.
Be sure to set your air plants on dry mediums, such as dry rocks.

What does an overwatered air plant look like?

Unfortunately, if your air plant has been over-watered, it's often too late to save it. If the base of the plant turns brown or black, and leaves are falling out or off from the center, your plant has likely succumbed to rot.

How do you know when to water Xerographica?

And mists. So you want to either give it a little bit more in distilled water or a good filtered

Do you soak air plants upside down?

These plants are considered xeric, and come from dry regions. These plants can withstand less water and more sun. We recommend dunking a xerographica in a bowl or bucket of water and then shaking it gently to allow the water to fall from its leaves. Let dry upside down to ensure water doesn't get trapped in its leaves.

Why is my xerographica turning yellow?

If your air plant is turning yellow, it can be caused by too much light or too much water. When a plant turns yellow, it is saying "help!" Cut back on watering and if your plant is in an area with direct sun, move it to an area of more indirect light.

How long can air plants survive in a box?

Air plants are very hardy and easy to care for. We have seen them survive up to 2 weeks in a shipping box with no light or water (Do not try that at home).

Is it hard to keep air plants alive?

Although air plants are easy to maintain, they do need proper care to live a long, lasting life. Constant air circulation is key to keeping Tillandsia varieties happy, along with very minimal watering. This can be achieved by misting daily or submerging the plants in water weekly.

What temperature is too cold for air plants?

Air plants are pretty adaptable when it comes to temperature, but will not survive freezing conditions. The ideal temperature range for air plants to thrive is 55 to 90°F, though they are hardy down to about 45 degrees.

How do you prune Tillandsia Xerographica?

I wouldn't recommend thick pruning shears unless you're pruning. Some of the very large till ants

Can air plants stay outside in winter?

Many Northerners love taking their air plants outside for the warm months but since air plants are a tropical species, they need to be brought indoors when the nights start to fall below 40 degrees.

Should I fully submerge my air plant?

Soak your air plants in a bowl of water for 20 minutes to an hour every week to 10 days is best. Submerge the entire plant. If your plant has a bloom, you may wish to keep the bud above the water to not disturb it, although in nature they get wet all the time.

Can you leave air plant in water overnight?

If your air plant is ever looking 'thirsty' or like it's struggling, you can soak them in water (in a bowl or sink) for several hours or overnight. This can often help to revive your tillandsia. When watering your tillandsia, rainwater or pond water are best.

Should I mist my air plants every day?

Misting is a great way to supplement hydration between these waterings but don't solely rely on it. Depending on the environment and species of air plant, supplemental misting can be done one to three times a week!

Will my air plant come back to life?

After a couple of days if you notice that your air plant still has curling leaves or looks a little limp you can give it another soak-this time for a few hours. This should help perk up your plant. But if its base is mushy or just doesn't seem to be reviving, it might be dead after-all.

Why are my air plants rotting?

Most of the time rot is caused by over watering and staying wet/damp for prolonged periods of time allowing fungus and bad bacteria to take hold and damage the plant. If the base of your air plant looks brown and feels overly soft/mushy to the touch, it might be the victim of rot or fungus.