Healthy Kolby Air Plant

Kolby Air Plant

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  • Low Maintenance
  • Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
  • Above Average Watering Needs
  • Mature Height 4-5 inches
  • Pet Safe

Air plants are intriguing because they grow without soil. Place this plant on a table or a hanger to display the lush foliage, and never worry about whether it’s time to repot. The Kolby Air Plant has tall leaves that taper to a point and are light green with hints of pink at the tips. The pink transitions to red when the plant is ready to flower.

Best Locations For Growing Kolby Air Plant

Any room in the home is a good option for Kolby Air Plant as long as it receives bright indirect light. Air plants prefer high humidity, so opt for a kitchen or bathroom or any room that tends to have more moisture in the air. Areas of low humidity are not a deal breaker but plan to water the plant more often.

Kolby Air Plant Sunlight Requirements

Choose a spot that receives bright to medium indirect light for the Kolby Air Plant. Plants in low light may not thrive. 

Kolby Air Plant Care

As epiphytic plants, air plants do not need soil. Airflow is important for air plants. While this plant likes damp conditions, too much water can be problematic and cause rot. Only handle the Kolby Air Plant as needed. You can touch the plant, but overhandling can transfer oils from your skin to the plant’s foliage, which can be harmful. 

Watering Kolby Air Plant

There are several ways to water Kolby Air Plants. You can mist the plant as often as daily just to dampen the foliage. Some home gardeners submerge the plant in a bowl of water a couple of times a week, or you can give your air plant a good soak. Fill a container and completely submerge the plant for a couple of hours.

Feeding Kolby Air Plant

Kolby Air Plants are not heavy feeders, but feeding the plant will give it a nutritional boost and encourage it to bloom. Fertilizer Kolby Air Plants by using a diluted fertilizer or a plant food formulated for air plants, and mist or soak the plant.

Kolby Air Plant Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light
Care Requirements: Easy
Watering Requirements: Above Average - Water-loving. Mist 3-4 times a week or soak twice a week.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Air Purifier: High
Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Slow
Mature Height: 4-5 inches
Mature Spread: 1-3 inches
Flowering: Yes
Flower Color(s): Orange, Purple, Red
Flower Shade/Description: Red, Orange, or Purple
Fragrant:
Foliage Type:
Foliage Color(s): Green, Purple
Foliage Description: Green with Hints Of Purple
Temperature: 50° - 90°F (10° - 32°C)
Humidity: Warm Conditions
Common Name: Kolby Air Plant
Other Name(s): Air Plant
Scientific Name: Tillandsia kolby
Plant Type: House Plant
SKU:
Air_Kolby

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.