Air plants prefer bright, filtered light. Consider placing your air plant in a room with a south or east-facing window where the temperature is at least 50 degrees F, but not over 90 degrees F. Just as their name describes, air plants need plenty of clean air circulation in order to live a healthy life.

Watering: There are several different methods for watering air plants. Misting and soaking are two of the best ways to keep the plants moist. Plan to soak your air plant in room temperature tap water every 1 to 2 weeks. Simply place the plant face-down in a bowl or small container and let sit for 10 to 20 minutes. Shake any excess water off of the plant. After soaking, the plant should be placed in a bright spot to air dry, which can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours.

Once a week, give your air plant a thorough misting. If you live in a drier climate, or if the air is hotter or drier than usual, you may need to mist and soak your plant more often. Brown or crispy leaf tips indicate an underwatered air plant. Conversely, if your air plants are in a humid environment, they will probably need to be soaked and misted less often.

You can use this plant as a terrarium planting, provided it is in an open terrarium.

The Xerographica air plant is by some considered the king of air plants. A real dramatic and spectacular show stopper. It features thick, wide leaves that form a tight rosette of curls with the thin and spiky new growth coming up from the center adding a beautiful contrast in form. The xerographica is one of the few varieties that can handle some full sun. This air plant also needs less watering, as it is used to living in dryer desert like conditions in Mexico and Guatamala. It looks great on its own, inserted in a small container or mounted on driftwood. Xerographica feature spectacular blossoms when it blooms. The flowers can last for months. Soak it once a week for up to 2 hours.