Airs and graces
Dec 16, 2020
4 minutes
Text Mandy Allen
Just as their name suggests ‘air plants’, or Tillandsia, do not grow in soil. They absorb nutrients and water from the air through their leaves. Their roots, which are not needed as the primary nutrient source, are used to attach the plant to trees or objects.
Hanging gardens
IDEA: Greenery in the bathroom is often overlooked, even though it’s often the best place for plants: in this instance, the air plants get to take advantage of the resulting humidity (saving you from the chore of watering) while you get a tranquil display of colour and form.
A configuration of air plants suspended above the bathtub is an exotic and ever-evolving
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