How to Care for an Air Fern
- 1). Place your air fern in an open, well-ventilated area as the dead fernlike branches have a distinctive bad odor unless pre-treated with a fragrance for non-aquarium use (for example, florist arrangements). If using for an aquarium, place in your tank immediately after un-packaging.
- 2). Move your air fern to an area out of direct sunlight as the branches can bleach under direct sunlight and cause any dyes pre-applied to them to fade.
- 3). Dust your air fern lightly with a feather duster or place in an open window on a windy day to remove dust as the fine texture of the fernlike branches can break if roughly rubbed with a cloth or vacuumed.