Air Plant Care

The best beginner air plants are tough, forgiving, and flexible about light. Here are our 10 favorites, each tagged xeric or mesic so you know what it wants.

No. Air plants are epiphytes that absorb water and nutrients through their leaves, not roots. Planting one in soil will actually rot and kill it.

Air plants need just three things: water, light, and airflow. This beginner's guide covers watering, light, drying, and the mistakes to avoid.