How do you display your air plant?

Hang them in glass ornamentals from your ceiling or simply display them on a bookshelf . Not to mention, Mosses pair well with air plants! Place your air plants on a bed of moss, either in a terrarium or a ceramic bow, and mist the moss every couple of days.

What is the best thing to put an air plant in?

Place the air plants in a sink, bowl, or other container with enough water to submerge the plants.

How do you anchor air plants?

Fishing Line : This is an easy way to attach air plants to a wreath or driftwood, and it is clear so it won't be visible, so that's a plus! Just use the same method as with the wire, just weave the fishing line through the leaves of the plant and then secure with a knot.

How do you make a floating plant holder?

Take the wooden glass or container that you'll use as a plant pot. Pour some glue inside the container and stick the levitation disc magnet to its base. Make sure that you place the lid of the wooden box between the two magnets. Then add greenery by placing your air plant inside the planter.

Do air plants need to be attached to something?

Roots: Air plants anchor themselves to objects by their roots and need to be attached to something in order to grow .

How do you secure an air plant?

You can even use a waterproof adhesive (like Liquid Nails), twist ties, wire or staples (careful not to staple fleshy parts) to attach an air plant to something. Just keep in mind that gluing your Tillandsia to something may change the way you water it.

Do air plants need a container?

Because they require no soil and receive their nutrients from the environment, air plants can thrive in just about any kind of container or pot . Hanging pots, terrariums, and fish bowls are all good options for air plants. If the plant becomes too big for its container, you can repot it.

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Published on 12/12/21

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Air Plant Holder With Rock and Wire

Just look around your house and you're likely to find everything you need to make this air plant holder. Practice makes perfect when working with wire: Your holders will get better the more you make.
Air Plant Holder With Rock and Wire from Garden Therapy
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Mini Air Plant Stands

This is an adorable way to display your air plants. These wooden mini plant stands take a little more effort than some of the other projects, but the results are well worth it. These look great on their own but are really cute as a group.
Mini Air Plant Stands from Homey Oh My
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Minimal Copper Air Plant Holder

This air plant holder is truly unique. It uses copper piping to display the air plant and then leather cording to make the hanger. The result is a minimal air plant hanger that can be hung with any of your other home decor.
Minimal Copper Air Plant Holder from Poppytalk
32 Free DIY Plant Hangers You Can Make
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Painted Air Plant Bell Cups

It will be worth the effort to track down some bell cups so you can make these lovely air plant holders. The bell cups are painted and after they dry, you can insert the air plant. You can paint these cups to match the room you'll be placing them in, too, for a more personalized look.
Painted Air Plant Bell Cups from Lovely Indeed
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Air Plant Hangers

Show off your air plants with this unique hanger that really makes a statement. Suede cord and square dowel rods are used to make these hangers. You'll love how the air plants seem to float on the hanger.
Air Plant Hangers from Homey Oh My
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Napkin Ring Air Plant Holders

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This is one of the most unique air plant holder that you'll come across. It actually uses napkin rings to hold and show off the air plants. The project shows you how to secure the napkin rings to a piece of board, which you'll hang on the wall. This project can really be applied to any napkin holder, so find some you like and try it out.
Napkin Ring Air Plant Holders from The Navage Patch
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Air Plant Pots

This is such a fun project! You get to dip dye the holder to make your own design on the pot. You'll need a drill for this project, but no other power tools are required. These are a delight to make, and you'll find that you want to place them all over your home.
Air Plant Pots from Almost Makes Perfect
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Gold and Gray Hanging Air Planter

Here's a project that takes an air plant holder and literally flips it over to create a one-of-a-kind hanger. You'll start with an air plant pod and then use a gold leafing technique to add some glam. It's a pretty holder that everyone is sure to admire.
Gold and Gray Hanging Air Planter from Fall for DIY
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Paper Mache Air Plant Pod

This is a fun project that even the kids will like to do! This is so simple and uses items that you already have around the house. The result is an air plant pod that you can be happy to say you made yourself.
Paper Mache Air Plant Pod from The Merrythought
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Birch Hanging Air Plant Holder

Take those little air plants and turn them into a striking display with this project. Repurposed wooden candle holders are drilled into so they'll hold the air plants. Some rope and a few macrame knots later, and you've got some living artwork for your wall.
Birch Hanging Air Plant Holder from Made in a Day
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Air Plant Hanging Planter

If you want to hang your air plant, here's a project that will help you create one. You'll learn how to use clay to make the vessel and then add some finishing techniques that really make it shine. This would make a lovely handmade gift for someone.
Air Plant Hanging Planter from Ruffles & Rain Boots
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Wood and Leather Plant Hanger

This air plant holder would look great hanging in any room of your home. A small wooden bowl gets some paint and then leather cording is used to hang it. It's a super simple project that even a beginner can handle.
Wood and Leather Plant Hanger from Made in a Day
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Wooden Air Plant Holders

This DIY project has you collect wooden shapes that have a flat bottom for sitting. You'll then use a drill bit to make a hole large enough for the air plant to sit in. You can paint, stain, or decorate these wooden air plant holders however you like.
Wooden Air Plant Holders from A Night Owl