PEAR SHAPED GLASS ORB WITH TILLANDSIA by Zentilly© A Tillandsia (aka Air Plant) (nickname: Tilly) is nestled inside a hanging glass globe with natural elements. This 7 inch high glass orb includes a jute rope for hanging. A flat bottom allows for optional tabletop display Tillandsia is a genus with hundreds of species of plants in the bromelaid family. They are native to the forests, mountains and deserts of Central and South America, the southern United States and the West Indies. Tillandsia are also known as air plants, because they don’t require being planted in dirt to live. Nutrients are absorbed through their leaves and they use their roots to anchor themselves onto things. One to two months after a plant’s bloom has finished, new plants start forming around the base. These are called “pups” of the “mother” plant. Once those pups are about one third the size of the mother, you can break them off and grow them separately. Tillandsia air plants are NOT toxic to animals, and they also travel and ship well. Kit comes with your choice of substrate. (See options in last photo - zoom in on photo to see substrate details), 1 or two shells or stones, small driftwood, dried starfish or dried sand dollar and/or reindeer moss. Natural add-in elements vary in type, color or size. Natural elements will keep to the theme of your substrate. For example, if you pick sand, then a shell will come with it. If you choose pebbles, a more woodland theme with natural woodland elements will be added. It may not match the photos exactly because each kit is custom assembled. If there is a custom theme that you would prefer, just let me know! You can convo me through my Etsy store, or you can email me at zentilly.kim [!at] gmail.com. Comes with one hand chosen Tillandsia air plant 2-5 inches high or two small 1-2 inch high air plant(s) Species vary on what is available. Colors of air plants are mostly shades of green, some like the ionantha and velutina may have red/pink when in blush/bloom. Plants received may or may not be in bloom. They require very little care except for indirect bright light and light misting. Simply remove air plant from orb and mist 2 or 3x a week and a weekly soaking for 1-2 hours. This is a DIY kit that you can create and call your own! Instructions on Tillandsia care instruction sheet is included. Easy assembly. Be sure to pick your substrate option. If substrate is not selected, an option will be hand selected just for you! Adding living things like live plants or aquariums to your home have the ability to nourish chi and lift energies. If you want to put relaxation into a room, you must bring in living things. For more zen inspired Tillandsia and Marimo Aquariums, check out my other Zentilly hand made with love offerings. Wishing you a life of zen and all things good! SHIPPING INFO: If your shipping address is below 32 degrees at the time of purchase, you will need to purchase a 72 hour heat pack for your shipping box. Heat packs are sold at cost for $4.00 through the Zentilly shop. Zentilly is not responsible for frozen plants. Zentilly can not be responsible for any package left outside beyond 12 hours after delivery. Zentilly will let you know when item is shipped. It is the buyer's responsibility to watch for the expected delivery. See product information and detailed disclosure in the store listing. Most of the time, you will receive your item in a recycled shipping box. By doing this I have helped to save a tree and keep our earth green! Sorry, I can only ship live plants within the United States. Shipping charges are approximate averages. Actual shipping costs may be more or less depending on the packaging. TAX INFO: Any items shipped to Ohio are required by the state of Ohio to pay a tax on the listing.