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If there was a plant superhero it would be all the types of air plants available that you can nurture and grow in your very own home. Defying both gravity and soil-based growing – we take a look at some of the beauties that can up your gardening game.
Tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves and a mask, for example) when attending to plants or the garden and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Native to parts of Australia, this epiphytic fern is an impressive rainforest species with long forked fronds. To make the most of its downward growth habit, attach it to a vertical surface like a tree trunk or a piece of board. It likes high humidity and a shady spot with filtered light. Give it a good soak in dry periods and feed sparingly in the growing season with a weak liquid fertiliser.
These remarkable Tillandsia air plants, found growing on rocks and trees in the wild, absorb moisture and nutrients from the air through their leaves. Like many types of air plants, they thrive when hung or mounted in a position where they’ll get plenty of sunlight and airflow, but need to be sprayed with water during dry periods. To boost growth, give them a regular foliar feed with liquid fertiliser diluted to quarter strength in the warmer months.
There are hundreds of hoya species and cultivars, each with unique leaf forms and clusters of waxy star-shaped flowers. Although typically sold in pots, many are epiphytic. Mount on a board with sphagnum moss wrapped around the roots or pot up in orchid bark. Grows best in a frost-free position with filtered light.
This is a diverse group of air plants in Australia that can thrive in conditions ranging from full sun to shade, depending on the species. Most form a rosette shape with a central well that holds water. When watering, be sure to fill this central reservoir to ensure the plant has access to moisture. Mount on trees or tree stumps, or plant in the ground or pots using a course, free-draining mix.
Explore the benefits of the top 12 air-purifying plants and how to grow them.
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Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
