URBAN JUNGLE BLOGGERS - PLANTS AND GLASS
April 20, 2016
I have only been participating in the Urban Jungle Blog series for 3 months now, but I find myself looking forward to it each time. I am always 'telling' my plants - guys you HAVE to stay healthy, we need new head shots for next month, remember?
Although I love glass containers and vases, I don't usually use them a lot because truth be told, I am pretty clumsy.
However, I made one exception recently - I thrifted this vintage cactus wine glass to house my air plants.
Guys - it's a tired traveler, resting on a cactus, on the stem of a wine glass. Here, see for yourself.
It's typically not what I bring home, but I couldn't get this one out of my mind. It's so whimsical.
I use it to display my new airplants Tillandsia ionantha, also known as Blushing Bride, because of its red inner leaves. Unfortunately mine aren't blushing that much, I don't think they are getting enough sun. I will have to rectify that problem before it's too late!
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Cheers,
Vinaya
10 comments
Great post Vin! I loved this idea of air plant in this tired traveler glass container, looks beautiful. Might have to borrow your idea ;). BTW you have a lovely blog! Count me as one of your returning reader :)
ReplyDeleteHi Nupur, it was just one glass I didn't know what else to do with it ha ha! :)Borrow away please.
DeleteThankyou so much,I am so happy to hear that !! I appreciate it so much, that you take the time to read and also leave such thoughtful comments !!! :)
What a beautiful glass. Note to myself: must get airplant(s). :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha yes you should! I wouldn't call it exactly low maintenance as they are typically known. Misting every day is not low maintenance in my books lol. But other than that, I think they are fascinating so I like it!
DeleteI have heard the 'Xerographica' variety is pretty drought tolerant - just a tip,in case you prefer to forget about your plants after each watering.
Wow what a very uncommon find! So quirky! The airplants seem to enjoy their cactus glass pretty much, I hope you'll manage to make them blush a bit more. Thank you for sharing your Happy Hour with us, Vin!
ReplyDeleteHa ha thanks Judith! You are right, quirky is the word! :)
DeleteI have been giving them more sun, hope they do OK!
SO So pretty Vin!! I love the look and definitely will keep this in mind! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Stephanie! Glad you like it! :)
DeleteI feel like I need an air plant now Vin! You have a great eye, not sure I would have ever thought of that glass as a planter but it looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda !! :) The airplant is fun! But not so low maintenance - I have noticed it needs to be misted at least every other day, and soaked every week!
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