I’m still relatively new to airplants. I don’t know if displaying these two in terracotta makes them dry out more quickly compared to their cousins, but these two are rather crispy.
I soak my collection (nine in total) for about an hour, then I dry them upside down, a couple of times a month or so. I wonder if it’s not frequent enough? Should I be soaking them more often and/or misting them regularly? For reference, the display shelf is next to an east-facing window with bright, indirect sunlight, in a room with average humidity.
by esrm1988
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It’s a little hard to tell, but if they’re still green, there’s hope. They do look dry, so try more soaks or longer ones. I soak mine for 12+ hours sometimes, and as long as they get time to dry upside down, they are fine. It’s possible the terracotta absorbs more moisture, but I would think that as long as you’re giving them more/longer soaks, it’ll be fine. It might just be finding what works for those plants. Good luck! They’ll be happy little plants in no time!
They look great!. Sitting them in terracotta is great, especially on their crowns (their bases). They like having their bases stay dry. Some folks bury them in pebbles, pebbles get wet, evaporate water very slowly, and the plants rot. This should be the opposite.