noun
air plant; Tillandsia
Refers to plants of the genus Tillandsia, which grow without soil and absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves. Common in horticulture and interior decoration.
エアプランツは土がなくても育つので、インテリアとして人気がある。
Air plants are popular as interior decorations because they can grow without soil.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Loanword from English 'air plant'.