We all try to be the best plant parents we can be, but sometimes our plants have issues. It might take a bit of troubleshooting to figure it out, so here are some pointers on how to make your air plants happy. Let us know if you have any other tips or issues you experience!   Issue #1: Air plant leaves are curling Why: Leaves start to curl when your plant is thirsty. Although it’s called an “air” plant, it still needs water! Solution: Soak your plants with water or spray them with water - here’s a recent blog post that discusses different watering techniques.   Issue ..read more

What’s the best way to water your air plants? Should you soak, spray, or mist? As the temperature warms up, proper hydration is key for your plants.    Soaking One of the best ways to water your air plant is to submerge in water for several hours every 7-10 days. This allows your air plant to get a big drink of water.    Some tips: • Make sure your airplants fully dry within 4 hours of watering.  Air circulation and a light shake will ensure your plants dry completely and prevent the dreaded rot. • Best to use room temperature water. •&nbs ..read more

Take a look at some of the blooms currently at our Airplantman studio!  Want to add more air plants to your collection? Check out our Air Plant Booster Kit or join the Air Plant of the Month Club!    Tillandsia streptocarpa Native to Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil - gorgeous fragrant purple flowers   Tillandsia crocata Native to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay - very fragrant, one of our faves, striking yellow blooms   Tillandsia streptophylla Native to Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies - long curly leaves resemble arms an ..read more

Here are a few questions we’ve received recently so we wanted to share some insight on these topics! Refresh your stock of airplants and order a booster kit!   I’m a new plant parent. Are airplants good for beginners? Yes! Airplants are great plants for everyone since they’re easy to maintain. These plants can be kept around the house or outdoors. Some general best practices: water your airplants by soaking under water once every 7-10 days for several hours, then shake out all the water and make sure to fully dry within 4 hours. Air plants prefer bright filtered light and to be place ..read more

We were featured recently in one of our favorite publications, Sunset Magazine!  Read the article below for a tour of the studio, learn more about air plants, Airplantman Josh Rosen, and our Tillandsia display products! Interested in learning more about any of our displays featured in the article? Check out one of our newest products, the Airplant Lantern, or our complete product line here!   Article #1: Need Help Taking Care of Your Air Plants? We’ve Got Just the Guy   Article #2: 7 Simple Tricks to Caring for Air Plants   Pho ..read more

    Our newest passion at Airplantman is the Kokedama, a fresh take on traditional 17th century Japanese bonsai. Sculptured bonsai trees originally were displayed in handmade pottery or pieces of driftwood. When it was discovered a rootbound bonsai's roots held their shape even when the plant was removed from its pot, the new moss-covered-roots style was born. Next came a more modern version known as 'string gardens,' where a variety of epiphyte (air plant) species are suspended in air. Traditional Kokedama with moss covered roots sitting on a shallow dish The Kokedama Over the last ..read more

An Epiphyte Epiphany While on a recent trip to Mexico to visit Tillandsia in habitat I noticed so many other epiphytic species growing together.  A light bulb went off, while I absolutely love Tillandsia my passion for plants extends much further.  I left wanting to explore using other eiphytes in my work and a year or two later the Airplantman Kokedama was born.  Airplantman is all about air plants.  While 'air plant' is a common name typically used to refer to Tillandsia of the Bromeliadaceae family it can be used to refer to any epiphytic plant.  When ..read more

Here is how to care for your Airplantman Kokedama! But first, if you don't know what our newest product is head here to learn more. Step 1 - Introduction Open your new Airplantman Kokedama and kindly introduce yourself to your new plant friend.  We use the epiphytic jungle cacti genus Rhipsalis and it's near relatives for our Kokedama and they are pretty great.  Learn more about Rhipsalis here. Step 2 - Watering Watering is fun!  Don't overdo it though, It is best to let your Airplantman Kokedama completely dry between waterings.  This is both healthy fo ..read more

Through accidental testing on our cats and dogs it appears Tillandsia or airplants are non-toxic.  We do not make any claims based on scientific research but anecdotally we have not heard of any incidents to suggest they are not safe for pet’s with a penchant for eating your precious house plants. Your Pets Will Love Them! In fact they are so appealing to our furry friends we are unable to have a single airplant in our home due to our cat’s voracious appetite for them!  Whole plants have disappeared or shown up mangled after a late night case of feline munchies.  Our dog watches ..read more

Airplants are incredible.  Tillandsia or ‘airplants’ are a genus of plants with specialized leaves that absorb water and nutrients, allowing them to grow suspended in air.  The ability to grow harmlessly on another plant or ‘epiphytically’ is not unique to Tillandsia but they have perfected it.  Unlike parasites which draw nutrients from their host, epiphytes simply require physical support and provide for themselves with water and nutrients gathered from rain and air.  Their roots are only for clinging to their perch while Tillandsia or ‘airplants’ gather all they need ind ..read more