Airs Plant. A shirley temple air plant (tillandsia streptophylla). Access the automated import reference system (airs) (opens in new window) and follow the series of drop down options that include:.
The term “air plant” is used to refer to plants that do not require soil in order to survive, but instead grow on top of other plants, such as trees, without being parasitic. Air plants, or tillandsia, make up the largest subgroup found in the bromeliad family. These plants will bloom once in a lifetime with a colorful bloom spike unique to the variety.
