Tillandsia (air plants) are stylish and low maintenance

Flasks with plants, from £28, by Conical, from The Store.

(Image credit: Adrian Samson)

last updated 26 August 2022

The otherworldy appeal of Tillandsia, or air plants as they are more commonly known, lies not only in their spellbinding silvery green tendrils but also in their remarkable self-sufficiency. Most of the 500 or so identified species flourish entirely without soil, instead absorbing all of their nutritional and water requirements from the air.

Recognising the growing popularity of air plants, a new generation of botanical enthusiasts, such as East London outfit Conical, have started terrarium businesses, and miniature air plant gardens in elegant glass vessels can now be found in design stores across London. As well as selling seven air plant species, Aram also stocks a line of geometric ‘plant cages,’ made from bent black, white or rust wire, that serve as the perfect minimalist trellis.

As originally featured in the January 2017 issue of Wallpaper* (W*214)

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For more information, visit the Conical website and The The Store website

Ali Morris is a UK-based editor, writer and creative consultant specialising in design, interiors and architecture. In her 16 years as a design writer, Ali has travelled the world, crafting articles about creative projects, products, places and people for titles such as Dezeen, Wallpaper* and Kinfolk.