I purchased one o these abiut a monthago and much of it has turned brown and brittle. Iwater it once a week with rain water and mist it almost dailly
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Mine are doing great. I soak them in purified water for about 20 minutes every two weeks & then spray them w/fertilizer. They seem to love it.
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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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Mine eventually did the same but, I only soaked it in a bowl of water for 20 minutes on e every 2 weeks. Sorry to hear about yours. It was very beautiful!
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i've had mine for about a year now and they're almost all doing well and multiplying and blossoming. but i've had a couple that died because i watered them too much - they turned very dark brown. i also had one that was part of a large cluster that died from not getting enough water. it turned pale beige and brittle. mine are inside in a sunny window and i spray them about once a week - that's all the water they get. i'd keep trying because they're really nice once you get them going and they crop up more so you don't have to buy them. hope this helps.
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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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Did you keep in good indirect sunlight? It might not need soil, but it needs light.
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Mine became very thick and goopy within a month, but I use it almost daily. I just ordered the Seche Restore to fix that problem. It is totally worth the slight headache and luckily, the manufacturer has a solution.
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if brown and somewhat soft, then probably got too much water. if crunchy brown, too little water. also, needs some sun. not a huge amount, but definitely some. i use a spray bottle to water it about once per week. good luck.
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Well, mine doesn't rock, so it likely is a defect. Maybe you should rinse it and then put something heavy on top for a day or two!
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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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I have had the same problem. We used fine at first and recently I changed it to coarse. It still has a little sediment but seems to be working better.
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Yes I am having the same issues. I have replaced it twice. I wrote the manufacturer and they sent me a new base. But they are not lasting more than 3 months. They told me that they make quality products. I believe they need to go to a glass with metal base.
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Most of mine got water from the rain because we have too much in just one month (200+mm). The issue here is that we need to clean and dry every one when it's possible, especially the battery compartment.
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Hi Terry. I don't have it in front of me but more important, I would NOT purchase this product if I had it to do all over. It leaks. I've had watering cans made of tin/metal before that lasted for years and this one began leaking only six or seven months after purchase. The bronze coloring also is flaking off. Sorry I didn't answer your question but here is the info that I do have for you now. Hope that helps!
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One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana One thing is that I keep mine in the Sun. It has enough areas for the water to leak through, tho' we've had alot of rain lately. I know I need to turn it more often, and I use something to break up what seems to be getting glumby. I still have to get that enzyme stuff to put into the bin. So far, it's only been table vegetable scraps and some plants. The leaves are just now starting to fall, so I'll be putting that in there as well, and some white paper/newspaper etc. Just keep turning it ever so often too. Notice there are a lot of fruit flies in there? Anyone else? Hope this helps Juliana
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I used mine for one season and awoke one night to water pouring out on my floor. The spring is broke on one side so I decided just to use the other side and it did the same thing. Guess it's time for a new one but this time I want one that lasts longer than a season.
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I have only been running my tank with this hood for a month or so. I have a mix of live and artificial plants. Some of the plants died off, but other (species) are doing all right. I don't know if it was the light that made the others die, or other factors.
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Return it. I bought one in June and it barely lasted a month. Apparently this is pretty common with these replacements.
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Do your research on this product if you haven't already. I have been happy with mine as long as it's not raining. When I rains I have drips and water from all of the seams that are supposed to be sealed from the factory. It does have a warranty but I didn't know how to go about sending it back
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I've had mine for 3 weeks and it is rusting and peeling. I have a salt pool
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Hard water build up. Mine stop about every other month if I don't take it apart and soak it in CLR or something like that.
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I had some around 5 years old and I did notice it's quality depleted a bit. If it was kept cool and dry it might still be ok.If it comes out runny it's time to replace.