Use rain water or spring water when misting and watering.
Once a week mist your plant thoroughly so that the entire surface of the plant is moistened (but not so much that there is water dripping down into the plant).
Every three to four weeks soak you air plant in room temperature water for 20-30 minutes.
After Soaking gently shake excess water from your plant, turn it upside down, and place it on a towel in a bright space to dry.
From the time soaking ends the plant should be able to dry fully in no more than 4 hours.
The hotter and dryer the air (summer, early fall) the more you need to water.
The cooler and more humid the air (winter and Spring) the less water your air plant will need.
Do all watering in the morning. Evening soaking or misting disrupts the plants ability to respire overnight, and extends drying time.
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