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Jun 2, 2023 12:33 PM CST
Name: Milford
Bedford, Ohio (Zone 6a)
Hi all. My Wife is interested in starting some Air Plants.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17566...

I've been looking on-line as to the care and feeding of these plants. I have a few questions, if someone can help me please.

1) Websites say "Do not plant in soil". I have seen several pictures of these plants in glass globes sitting in sand. Is this allowed? Can I use coarse gravel and place then on top?

2) Websites say that plants attach themselves to what they're sitting on. I'm looking at Pet Stores for Terrarium logs and wood. So how do I water? I'm told to actually soak the whole plant in water. Again, I've seen pictures of these plants floating in a sink of water. If they are attached to something, am I supposed to pull them off the logs or wood to soak them? Will they be damaged if I pull them off?

3) Does the plant have to be in an enclosed container to maintain humidity?

Thanks for any help.

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