I got no answer from Hinterland. I've had 11 Air Plants for 3 yrs. Suddenly, 2 of them turned dark brown and died. Anyone know why?
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I've had that happen to a big air plant "ball". I could be the root (even though they're only used for securing themselves to rocks and wood) may have gotten too much water or the plant itself may have been watered too frequently.
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I only had a few come up. I had them in a heated terrariums with grow lights but was unable to keep them alive. Hope you have better luck! I have many plants but bought them already grown, lol - I might try again in the spring
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hello I am not quite sure our plants have gone into "shrub mode" they have grown a whole bunch and we have trimmed them but still have not even bloomed im not sure how long it takes but they are supposed to produce fruit in all zones, im sure they will produce in Fla. so good luck if you still have a problem im sure Hirts could answer them better than I could.
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My tree is now all brown and brittle. Don't know why. For several months it was growing fine and had visible new growth. Then it just stopped growing and everything turned brown, within a few days. Startling. I was advised to try putting it outside but I didn't see any improvement. Then the weather starting getting cold so I brought it back inside. I was also advised that this is really an outside plant. I would not recommend it for an office. Even in a house with the windows open and good sunlight and good humidity, mine didn't make it. Still am taking care of it. But my hope is waning that there will be a comeback. The Winter in Minnesota was not a factor. My tree is now all brown and brittle. Don't know why. For several months it was growing fine and had visible new growth. Then it just stopped growing and everything turned brown, within a few days. Startling. I was advised to try putting it outside but I didn't see any improvement. Then the weather starting getting cold so I brought it back inside. I was also advised that this is really an outside plant. I would not recommend it for an office. Even in a house with the windows open and good sunlight and good humidity, mine didn't make it. Still am taking care of it. But my hope is... » Read More My tree is now all brown and brittle. Don't know why. For several months it was growing fine and had visible new growth. Then it just stopped growing and everything turned brown, within a few days. Startling. I was advised to try putting it outside but I didn't see any improvement. Then the weather starting getting cold so I brought it back inside. I was also advised that this is really an outside plant. I would not recommend it for an office. Even in a house with the windows open and good sunlight and good humidity, mine didn't make it. Still am taking care of it. But my hope is waning that there will be a comeback. The Winter in Minnesota was not a factor. « Show Less
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in a few hours the leaves will start to turn brown the next day you can really see a difference they are dying in front of your eyesthis os pne that works better through the roots.spray the soil and leaves.i got better results.trust me.that will do the trick.also add more than it suggests
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I am sorry Debbie,I had the same problem. I made 5 different orders of air plants, and they all died within three weeks I have green thumb and have many varieties of tropical and Cactus and Succulent plants, so I figured I would do with air plants too, but no such luck, but I also do have many varieties of epiphytes
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I was really unhappy with this air plant. Mine was all mashed and look awful. I should have returned it but was to busy. My loss. Send it back...
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I water mine at least twice a week. I'm no expert, but I believe the same rule applies as with most plants . . . don't wanter too much, but don't water too little either. Mine was BEAUTIFUL for awhile, but then I think it began to go dormant. I picked off most of the dead/brown growth and started the process over again with one small clump. I believe I read somewhere that this is the natural process of the air plant and, if it survives, more sprouts will eventually occur. I'm no expert on this by any means. I may end up throwing out what little I have left and switching over to a jade plant as an alternative option! I water mine at least twice a week. I'm no expert, but I believe the same rule applies as with most plants . . . don't wanter too much, but don't water too little either. Mine was BEAUTIFUL for awhile, but then I think it began to go dormant. I picked off most of the dead/brown growth and started the process over again with one small clump. I believe I read somewhere that this is the natural process of the air plant and, if it survives, more sprouts will eventually occur. I'm no expert on this by any means. I may end up throwing out what little I have left and switching over to a jade plant... » Read More I water mine at least twice a week. I'm no expert, but I believe the same rule applies as with most plants . . . don't wanter too much, but don't water too little either. Mine was BEAUTIFUL for awhile, but then I think it began to go dormant. I picked off most of the dead/brown growth and started the process over again with one small clump. I believe I read somewhere that this is the natural process of the air plant and, if it survives, more sprouts will eventually occur. I'm no expert on this by any means. I may end up throwing out what little I have left and switching over to a jade plant as an alternative option! « Show Less
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well, my tree only lasted 2months and died-I did everything right, no clue why it died. I will be purchasing another one because the one I got my Dad for Christmas already has 6 lemons on it. All I know is my next tree purchase will be an Improved Meyer Lemon-it must be easier to grow. The day after I repotted my lemon tree the leaves all fell off one by one until it was bare-now its a crispy critter. Sad! Hope this helps your decision!
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One of the plants survived the other died within a week. I guess this May have been related to shipping. Thanks Cathy
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I have had various results with my 8 gardens. Most of them last over a year but I have had to replace more often in my Aerogarden 6 for some reason. A few times a year they have deals on lights so you can stock up. Otherwise they have an LED option now that should last many years. I have 2 of those and they work great.
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Don't know mine died. Most of the plants I ordered online don't make it out here in this heat, no matter how much I protect and water them. Sorry.
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I put mine in a pretty ash tray with some moss. Spray it every morning with water, placed under a table lamp and it now has two "babies". Seems free air is the key here.Live in Reno, NV were the air is very dry thus the spritzing every day. I do not give mine the soaking as instructed as they rot especially in the pretty round hanging terrariums. This is my fourth try with this type plantand ONLY success.
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I bought mine at the end of fall, I kept it indoors. It was growing slow and it looked happy. It finally die :(
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Mine thrived in the full sun and over a period of 5 years totally died in the part shaded garden even though the soil was sandy, didn't get over watered same care as the ones in the sun. Sun or shade was the only difference. I would say from experience no, they would not do good over time in the dense shade
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Sorry, my moss began drying up, even though I sprayed it along with the plant, and I finally tossed it and put some shells in the hanger with the plant. I'd suggest either getting in touch with Hinterland or a local florist shop ... good luck!
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I wished I could answer the question. Mine never grew, maybe a bad batch. It hapens. Do not give up.