The air plant has wonderful and amazing features. It takes in moisture(水汽)from the air through its leaves．Although it is seen growing on another object or plant to support itself.
To prevent the roots from being too wet，avoid(避免) planting it in soil. Keep the roots in a well—ventilated(通风良好的)environment. Air plants can grow well hanging from fishing lines. They can also be hung from seashells, teacups or even on wood.
Water the air plant once in a while. Simply let the water fall from the roots. The roots will take in the water for the air plant. The air plant can live between 0℃° and 51 ℃. It does not need to be in the light all the time. However, sunlight(morning and evening only)helps it to reproduce(繁殖)faster. When it flowers，it turns a colorful pink, red or orange．At most 8 young plants can grow from the air plant．When these grow to half the size of the parent plant, simply pull them away gently from the parent plant and plant them in another place．
The lifespan of an air plant
depends on the care it gets and the environment it is placed in. Generally, all air plant can live for many years.
Because they are so beautiful and easy to take care of, air plants are excellent as birthday gifts or housewarming gifts.
小题1:The air plant takes in moisture from ______.
| A．other plants | B．the air |
| C．the roots | D．other objects |
小题2: An air plant must NOT be placed in _______.
| A．soil | B．seashells |
| C．teacups | D．wood |
小题3:Morning sunlight can help the air plant _________.
| A．become drier |
| B．produce young plants faster |
| C．turn into different colors |
| D．become half the size of the parent plant |
小题4: The underlined word “depend on” most probably means _______.
小题5: The air plant is easy to take care of because it ______.
| A．is a famous plant | B．needs little water and sunlight |
| C．grows on other plants and objects | D．makes the garden beautiful |