The Gardener Magazine

ETHEREAL AIR PLANTS

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Experts: Gerrit and Marinda Snyman

Business name: In2plants Wonderboom, Pretoria

Specialising in: Air plants

Contact: Open by appointment or shop online at www.in2plants.co.za, email gerrit@in2plants.co.za

With a motto like ‘freedom to create’, In2plants is a wonderland of endless imagination. Their exquisite collection of air plants is enough to make any gardener rethink the way they see soilless growing. Their Nursery offers exclusivity and a one-on-one shopping experience but you’ll have to make an appointment before visiting. These are some questions answered by Gerrit and Marinda so we can learn more about these wonderful plants.

Please tell us about your journey with air plants and what drew you to this mysterious tillandsia genus?

Our passion for these plants started about 18 years ago. Tradition in our house is that you

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