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air plant

NOUN
plant getting nutrients from air
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Cheryl Foers, who lives in Quintrell Gardens, said: "It was a freak, everything was twirling in the air, plant pots and so forth."

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

The largest air plant, Tillandsia xerographica, a spiral of silver tentacle-like leaves, is another favorite.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

Larson adds that people who are grieving and may be interested in caring for houseplants but have not done so before, can start with a durable houseplant, such as a fern or an air plant.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

A stack of vintage books with a pretty candle or air plant on top can also provide visual “warmth,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022

Terry waited, idly stroking the long frond of an air plant that hung in the wide window near where he stood.

From Terry A Tale of the Hill People by Thomson, Charles Goff



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