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Epiphyte An epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and.

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1 Epiphyte An epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it. Epiphytes are usually found in the temperate zone (e.g., many mosses, liverworts, lichens, and algae) or in the tropics (e.g., many ferns, cacti, orchids, and bromeliads)mossesliverwortslichensalgaefernscactiorchidsbromeliads

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5 How to Care for Tillandsia Shady Area Good Air Circulation Spray them once every 3 days. Use Spray Fertilizers once every 2 weeks NO DIRECT Sunshine, Do not keep Airplants constantly wet (rain, keep indoors) Avoid Metal clips or wires

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34 Air Plants Hands-On Choose 1 of the following 1.Tillandsia with Sea Shell 2.Upside Down Air Plant 3.Spanish Moss with Clips 4.Vanda Miss Joaquim


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