How to grow air plants in spring, summer, autumn and winter?

Spring of Air Plants

After a long winter, air plants are back in growing season. Spring is the most suitable season for the growth of air plants. The temperature is suitable and the sunlight is warm and soft. As long as the temperature is below 28℃, no matter what variety it is, it can be exposed to direct sunlight and full sun exposure is fine. As for watering, as long as the ventilation is good, you can water it once a day, once every two days, or once every three days.

Air Plant Summer

Summer is the most cautious season for air plants. June is not too hot, so they can get half a day of sunlight. In midsummer, the temperature can easily reach 35 or 36 degrees. It is recommended to block sunlight and avoid direct sunlight after 10 am.

Next is watering. Most air plants do not die from desiccation, but are suffocated by watering when the temperature is high. The stomata of air plants will be open during the day. In a hot and humid environment, watering will block the pores and cause improper heat dissipation. Usually water at 9 o'clock, if the temperature is high, you can water earlier. If soaked in water, it is recommended to do so within 2 hours. If soaked in water for a long time, ventilation will be useless and it will suffocate.

Air Plants in Autumn

From September to November, the air orchid returns to its growing season, but the sunlight in September is still quite strong. When the temperature is high, you should pay more attention to watering and lighting to avoid suffocation. Autumn is relatively dry, so you can water the plants once every two days (or three times a week). Some varieties will easily accumulate water in the center of their leaves, but that’s okay since the temperature is not too high at this time (October and November). But be careful not to water the plants for more than two days; if you need to soak them in water, do not water them for more than six hours.

Winter of Air Plants

December to February is the coldest time, so direct sunlight all day is enough. They need warmth the most at this time, so put them on the balcony or in a bright place indoors. Otherwise, they will all die under the low temperature. At least it is warmer indoors, so they will still grow, but much slower than in other seasons. It is best to water during the day when the temperature is suitable and there is no frostbite.