Ep. 141 - Air Plants

with Emily Allsop of the Volunteer Park Conservatory

At long last, The Plant Daddies will break their silence…

and talk about Air Plants. We've discussed other Bromeliads in the past, so how has it taken this long to cover perhaps the most popular genus?! Perhaps it's because we don't consider ourselves great Air Plant growers, so we brought Tillandsia expert, Emily Allsop from Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, to help! There’s a lot of varying care advice for these, so what does she recommend? What have our experiences and/or struggles been? And what are some ideas for more experienced growers?

Then on the After Show, do we feel more compelled to buy plants that contain the names of family and friends? Head over to Patreon to hear!

Mentioned in this episode:

• what Air Plants are, exactly, where Tillandsia are found, and the way their ecological adaptations give you visual cues to show you how to care for them

• our approaches with Tillandsia, and the general care they require

• we discuss the Volunteer Park Conservatory Tillandsia collection, how their plants are cared for, and how a home grower can adapt these tips to their own collection!

And lastly,

• Are you in the Seattle area? Come see us live at the Volunteer Park Conservatory June 18th as we host a Pride Plant Parenthood Panel! Tickets available HERE!

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