I recently spotted these sweet little items at a craft. I hadn't seen anything like this before and it looks like a doable craft. Little did I know that these air plants are a very popular way to have a little terrarium of sorts and in my view a little bit of the beach wherever you are. The type of plants are called Bromeliad Tillandsia which are a species of epiphytes. The reason why these little plants do so well is because they acquire their water and nutrients through their leaves. I think I am in love with this independent free spirit plant.

One thing I learned about these "air plants" is that they are very tolerant of high temperatures and long periods without water which is perfect for a black thumb like myself. They also do not require direct sun which makes them perfect for my beach casita in Monterey, the land of fog. I took a peek at etsy and it looks like you can find some air plants there and of course you can also give it a go yourself and make your own. If you give it a go, let me know!
How are you keeping the beach alive in your casita these day?
How are you keeping the beach alive in your casita these day?

Location:Clay St,Monterey,United States
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ReplyDeletethey are beautiful! and they might even be able to survive this wretched heat we have right now! yay!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute!! But I bet my kitty might try and eat them:) She tries to eat just every plant I try to grow:):)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those! Thanks for the great idean - I think a plant in a seashell would be a lovely gift for a few people I know.
ReplyDeleteI know it's been a while since I have blogged but CONGRATULATIONS NEWLYWED!!
Too Cool! I think my new white walls add a beachy feel.
ReplyDeletethey are so fun and sculptural-love.
ReplyDeleteSarah
i've never seen anything like that.. Creative! i like it!
ReplyDeleteso rad! LOVE this idea!
ReplyDeleteXxx
I have never seen such a thing. This might just be what the doctor orders come December in Massachusetts.
ReplyDeleteHi, I like that photo of me also. Trying to wear my big floopy hat as many times as I can this summer. :)
ReplyDeleteHope all is well out your way. :)
I really love the air plants in the sea shells. It's such a fun and beachy look.
ReplyDeleteStop by and say Hi sometime soon...I've got a BH housewife update.
ciao