Hanging Urchin with Air Plant

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Hanging Urchin Shell with Tillandsia Air Plant: Plant variety and shell color may vary.

An unusual, spiny, globular sputnik urchin sea shell holding a low-maintenance succulent house plant. It resembles an underwater creature with a unique shape and texture. Shells are about 2"-2.75" in diameter.

Air Plants (Tillandsia) - Care Information

Tillandsias are low-maintenance plants that require no soil, just plenty of water, sunlight, and airflow. There are three main watering strategies: mist generously 3-7 times a week, submerge completely 2-4 times a week, or soak for 1-2 hours once a week. To prevent rot, shake excess water out of crevices and give enough airflow for the plant to dry within 4 hours. Air plants need all the indirect sunlight they can get and should only be kept in low-light rooms temporarily. They can tolerate direct sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon, and it can even bring out brighter pigments in the leaves. Arrange them with sand, sea glass, rocks, or shells, but avoid absorptive materials like soil and moss.

Full Air Plant (Tillandsia) Guide

Product Size

Air Plant (no pot)

Current Primary Color

Green

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Low Indoor Light

Maximum Height

2"-4"

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill, Showy Blooms, Pet Safe, Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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3 years ago

How do you plant the air urchin? See answer

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3 years ago

This Hanging Urchin does not need to be planted, as the Air Plant that's in the urchin does not grow in soil. It can simply be hung in a sunny window and regularly watered. The video at the link below will give you lots more info on Air Plant Care.
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2 years ago

Does this urchin come with the tools to hang? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

It does not. This product is just the urchin shell and the air plant. See full answer »

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2 years ago

How big in circumference is the sea urchin? I’m trying to replace this feature in a small terrarium. See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

They vary between 2" and 2 3/4" in diameter, making them, roughly 12.6" to 17.3" in circumference. See full answer »

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1 year ago

How big do the hanging urchins get? See answer

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

The urchin shell is 2" to 2 3/4" in diameter and does not grow, but the type of Tillandsia inside varies, so the size varies. See full answer »

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8 months ago

I do the one hr soak 1x/wk and dry them thoroughly but they still get moldy. What am I doing wrong? See answer

I've lost a lot of air plants to mold. I make sure they are dry before replacing them in their holders but they still die. Also, I want to put them in those shells and hang them but do I have to take them out each week when I soak them and then put them back? I really love the look but I am getting frustrated because they keep dying on me! See more »

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8 months ago  •  Staff Answer

Increasing the amount of light helps fight mold and may be just what your plants need. You could also try misting your plants thoroughly 3x a week instead of soaking them once a week. That would help them dry even faster. That second tip goes double if your house is naturally humid or you're using a swamp cooler. See full answer »

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2 years ago

Where do I get the necessary containers for them? See answer

I don't live near open water, where could I find the root containers to hang a few of these "air plants"? I'm not a guest but would like a fast result as my mother-in-law is coming & I think she'd enjoy these in her room. See more »

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

An order of this product includes the sea urchin container. We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays to arrive by the weekend, but you can also select faster shipping options during checkout. See full answer »

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1 year ago

How would I hang the sea urchin air plant if it does See answer

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

The urchin shell has a small hole in its top. This way, you can get creative with fishing line and paper clips, or any sort of decorative hook. Here's a tip; try using low gauge, clear fishing line. That'll be easier to hide. See full answer »

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2 years ago

could you set air plants on dirt? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

You can, but doing so will increase the likelihood of rot due to soil borne bacteria and fungi. Just be sure to keep the soil dry at all times and water the plant away from the soil. See full answer »

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3 years ago

does the Tillandsia air plant die after it blooms? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Thanks for your question!

Yes. Air plants are monocarpic, which means that they flower only once in their lifetime. However, this is not necessarily the end of your air plant growing experience, for two reasons:

1) Air plants take a long time to die after they flowered. This differentiates them from Sempervivum which seem to dry up as their blooms do.

2) A flowering air plant will also produce three or so pups. These pups can be removed from the mother plant and used to grow new air plants. This process can be quickened by cutting the bloom stalk off of the mother plant after it begins to dry.
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2 years ago

do your airplants come already blooming or already bloomed? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

No, we ship Air Plants that have not yet bloomed. See full answer »

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