Air Plant Propagation What To Do With Air Plant Pups

When air plant pups are between one-third and one-half the size of the mother plant, it's safe to remove them. Simply separate them, water, and find a new place for the pups to grow into full sized air plants. If you prefer to keep them together, you can leave the pups in place and get a cluster growing.

What do you do with an air plant puppy?
Can you take cuttings from air plants?
When can you separate baby air plants?
How do you remove air plant glue?
How do I get rid of air plant pups?
What is the lifespan of an air plant?
Do air plants grow bigger?
How long do air plant pups take to grow?
Do air plants get roots?
Can I soak air plants overnight?
What does an overwatered air plant look like?
Can you water air plants with tap water?

What do you do with an air plant puppy?

Separating Pups from the mother plant:

You can gently remove offsets from the mother plant when they grow to be about 1/3 the size of the mother. The pup will then continue through its own lifecycle, with proper conditions and care, growing larger and eventually blooming itself and producing its own offsets.

Can you take cuttings from air plants?

All you need is a sharp blade or knife, some good light and a new place to grow the removed pups. Simply cut the pup away from the mother at its base. Do your best to not damage the pup and error on the side of cutting more from the mother than the pup. It's actually a very simple procedure that anyone can do.

When can you separate baby air plants?

Just before, during or after flowering, depending on the species, your air plant will reproduce by sending out 2-8 “pups”. These baby air plants, which start out very small, will eventually grow into their own mother plants. Pups can safely be separated from the mother plant when they're about ⅓-½ its size.

How do you remove air plant glue?

You can try taking out your air plant by soaking the base (not too much) and wiggling it, and hopefully over time, it can separate from glue. Most glue types used can be dissolved in water after you soak it. If not, you can use a knife or even tweezers to gently scrape the glue off.

How do I get rid of air plant pups?

To remove the pups, they should be at least 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the mother plant. Hold both mother and pup at their bases and gently twist in a downward motion. If this does not happen easily, you may need to remove the pup by cutting downward as close to the mother as possible.

What is the lifespan of an air plant?

What is the lifespan of air plants? Depending on the varietal and growth environment, a single air plants can live on for many years. For most air plants, it would take several months for their seeds to germinate. And from then on most of the growth activities will take place over the next 3 to 5 years.

Do air plants grow bigger?

Do Air Plants Grow Bigger? If your air plant is a pup (baby air plant) then it will grow to full size depending on its species. As stated above, air plants range in size from two inches to seven feet so research your variety to find out more about how big it will grow.

How long do air plant pups take to grow?

How long until Pups arrive? You can expect pups to begin developing shortly after your plants first bloom cycle. It will generally take up to six months for your Tillandsia to produce its very first bloom. However, it's worth keeping in mind that there are some species of air plant that may take several years to bloom.

Do air plants get roots?

Air plants use roots to attach themselves to things (rather than to absorb nutrients).

Can I soak air plants overnight?

If your air plant is ever looking 'thirsty' or like it's struggling, you can soak them in water (in a bowl or sink) for several hours or overnight. This can often help to revive your tillandsia. When watering your tillandsia, rainwater or pond water are best. Do not water with distilled or artificaially softened water.

What does an overwatered air plant look like?

Overwatering air plants is bad news. It is the most common reason why they die. So if you see that their bases start to turn dark then the leaves fall out from the middle or if they have mushy roots, and yellowing leaves, it is necessary to take immediate actions to prevent any permanent damage that may occur.

Can you water air plants with tap water?

Air plants aren't too picky when it comes to water, and most tap water is just fine, but it depends on the water quality in your area. The best water to use: rain water, aquarium water, or pond water because these are more rich in nutrients (note: if using one of these waters, don't add any additional fertilizer).