What type of air plant do I have?

[jkkgron2]

Hi all,
I recently bought some air plants, but so far I haven’t been able to figure out what species it is, so any help identifying it is appreciated. Here’s a picture. Also I didn’t plant them, they’re sitting on the moss. Thanks!

 

[Cue]

The red ones aren’t air plants, they’re sempervivum succulents! One of the hardiest succulent species. Put them outside or keep them inside near a bright window (or grow light) and water once every two or three months. Plant them in gravel. Not sure the exact species, red sempervivums are impossible.

The Tillandsia are, unfortunately, spray painted and may not survive. Keep them on a windowsill (no need to plant) or somewhere with light and soak them in dechlorinated water for an hour every week or two weeks. I’ll do some poking around and see if I can find the species.

 

[jkkgron2]

The red ones aren’t air plants, they’re sempervivum succulents! One of the hardiest succulent species. Put them outside or keep them inside near a bright window (or grow light) and water once every two or three months. Plant them in gravel. Not sure the exact species, red sempervivums are impossible.

The Tillandsia are, unfortunately, spray painted and may not survive. Keep them on a windowsill (no need to plant) or somewhere with light and soak them in dechlorinated water for an hour every week or two weeks. I’ll do some poking around and see if I can find the species.

Oh yeah sorry I should’ve clarified. I know the succulents aren’t air plants, I was wondering about the other two. That’s unfortunate that they’re spray painted, thanks for telling me though. Will the spray paint come off, or is it permanent?

 

[Cue]

Oh yeah sorry I should’ve clarified. I know the succulents aren’t air plants, I was wondering about the other two. That’s unfortunate that they’re spray painted, thanks for telling me though. Will the spray paint come off, or is it permanent?

I don't think so. It will eventually grow out though as the plant gets new leaves. If you want colorful air plants, certain ones color up naturally, such as tillandsia lonantha Guatemala, Red abdita, capitata peach, and tilliandsia flabellata. They also have beautiful and unique blooms.

By the looks of it, you may have a pair of some type of tillandsia ionantha, which do color up quite a bit, but I cant tell you exactly which species under the paint.

 

[jkkgron2]

I don't think so. It will eventually grow out though as the plant gets new leaves. If you want colorful air plants, certain ones color up naturally, such as tillandsia lonantha Guatemala, Red abdita, capitata peach, and tilliandsia flabellata. They also have beautiful and unique blooms.

By the looks of it, you may have a pair of some type of tillandsia ionantha, which do color up quite a bit, but I cant tell you exactly which species under the paint.

I’ll look into getting some of those species. Hopefully these do well, if not now I know what species to get. Thank you for all the information!