There is only one plant on the earth that grows completely in the air, that is the air pineapple.
But don't get it wrong! Growing in the air does not mean floating in the air. Air pineapples also need to be fixed on stones or branches. Some of them will grow little roots to fix themselves. Growing in the air means: air pineapple can grow completely by absorbing water and nutrients in the air, isn't it cool?
Air pineapple is a big family, it can be divided into two categories.
One kind grows in the wet rain forest or swamp, where the air is wet, and there is no need to worry about the water, its leaves can grow wide and large, and some are rolled into waves, very gorgeous!
The other kind grows in the dry desert. In order to keep the precious water, their leaves are clustered together. At first glance, they look like a clump of grass, which is very inconspicuous. The sunshine in the desert is always hot. In order not to be dried, the air pineapple here is also covered with a layer of white fluff on the leaves, which can block the sun and condense the water vapor in the air. It's so much!
The wonders of plants are not created out of nothing, but acquired slowly in the process of evolution.
Air pineapple is a member of the pineapple family. On the long way of evolution, the pineapples choose the life style of epiphyte: clinging to the trees, closer to the sun, and far away from the herbivores on the ground; some grow on the stones, and even grow on the electric poles in a whimsical way! But in this way, it is far away from the fertile land. What shall I do? So, pineapples began to cherish every drop of rain. Turning the leaves into a small pond will become a seeper pineapple, learn to draw water and nutrients from the air, and gradually get rid of the dependence on the soil. And the air pineapple is the most outstanding one in the family. It only depends on the air completely.
Do you want to raise some here? Quickly forward and share it to your friends. Raise some air pineapples at home, let this unique plant beautify your home ~
