Plants living in the air

The only plant on earth that grows completely in the air is 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, and some will grow few roots to fix themselves. Growing in the air means that air pineapple can grow completely by absorbing water and nutrients in the air. Isn't it cool?

Air pineapple is a large family, which can be divided into two categories.

One kind grows in the humid rain forest or swamp, where the air is humid and there is no need to worry about water. Its leaves can grow wide and large, and some are rolled into waves, which is very gorgeous!

The other kind grows in the dry desert. In order to maintain precious water, their leaves are thin and densely clustered together. At first glance, they look like a clump of grass, which is very inconspicuous. The desert sunshine 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 not only block the sun, but also condense the water vapor in the air. It is really killing more with one stone!

The wonders of plants are not created out of nothing, but slowly acquired in the process of evolution.

Air pineapple is a member of the pineapple family. On the long way of evolution, pineapples chose the epiphytic lifestyle: clinging to the big tree, closer to the sun, and far away from the herbivores on the ground; Others grow on stones and even whimsically grow on electric poles! But in this way, it is also far away from the fertile land. What shall I do? So the pineapples began to cherish every drop of rain and dew. Turning leaves into small ponds becomes ponding pineapples. They also learn to absorb water and nutrients from the air, and gradually get rid of their dependence on the soil. The air pineapple is the most outstanding one in the family. It has evolved to rely solely on air. It's powerful!

Do you want to raise some here? Quickly forward and share with your friends. Raise some air pineapples at home and let this unique plant beautify your home~