Air Plant FAQs: What You Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Air plants are easy to care for yet terribly misunderstood — for one, they need more than air to survive! Here are answers to some common care questions.

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How long do air plants live?

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Do air plants produce babies?

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Where do I put air plants?

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Where can I buy an air plant?

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Find more air plant care tips on the blog!

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