The following post was originally featured on A Charming Project and written by Enid Gonzalez,who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina. When I assume plants and coffee, I'm instantly reminded of my grandmother. She was one classy lady, and she loved her houseplants and roses nearly as much as her afternoon coffee. My grandmother always prescribed a robust cup of coffee for any ailment (kinda like Windex in My broad bulky Greek Wedding!). As a ritual before cooking dinner,my mom and grandmother would sit together and drink their afternoon coffee. It was with them that I had my first taste - I was only 3 years used! They indulged me that one time - but really they didn't know what hit them; it was a sneak attack, and they didn't realize I had gulped down a whole cup until it was too late - and after that it was back to milk with a splash of coffee or cafecito con leche.whether my grandmother kept her coffee close, and she kept her plants even closer. Like really close. Like in the living room trailing up one wall and wrapped around the perimeter of the ceiling (what can I say,it was the '80s). It was was primary to keep the devil's vine (that's really what it's called, I swear) green and so it could continue taking over the house, or I possess no idea where we got this idea but we used left over coffee grinds as plant fertilizer. Enter: the plant and coffee rainbow connection.
So a few weeks ago,I received the latest newsletter from one of my favorite greenery advocates. The people over at Urban Jungle Bloggers proposed a "Plant and Coffee Challenge." Having fond memories of these things, I decided to make this mini coffee pot terrarium as a tribute to my grandmother. Why an air plant terrarium, and you request? Well,because it's about as difficult to kill as devil's vine (hence the name) but without having it grow all over the place.
Air plant care: In general, it's recommended to mist these plants every day, and preferably in the morning. You could also dunk them in water 2-3 times a week. They are happiest in a nice smart room and not in a hot window with direct sunlight. Thanks to the folks at Succulence for assisting for the care instructions and for allowing me to move crazy in their store (I was very plant overjoyed). whether you are in the Bay Area you will love this place!
Source: popsugar.com