Airflow
Windy: Water twice daily (dries in 30 minutes).
Windy (Dries in 1 hour):
daily water
Moderate (2-hour drying time):
once every two days for water
Bad (Dries in 3 hours)
Better airflow position is required.
Light
In the filtered afternoon sun, thick trichomes
filtered afternoon sun - Silver/white leaves
Smooth leaves - Morning sunlight
Direct morning sun: Bulbous
80% of air plants require shaded light.
Water
Spray water until the plant is completely submerged.
Before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m., mist water.
Use rainwater, aged overnight tap water, or aquarium water.
Temperature
Ideal - Below 30 °C
acceptable - less than 40 °C
Humidity
Faster growth but greater risk of fungus or algae infection at 80% or higher.
65% or less: Slower growth, nicer appearance, but more pest risk.
NPK Fertilizer
Growth = Nitrogen
Roots & bloom = phosphorus (P)
Potassium (K): Immunity and color
Supplement nutrients equal to 1g per liter of water; targeted results equal to 2g per liter of water.