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They get the nutrients they need from the leaves that fall from a top them. When the leave falls on top of them, it gets decomposed, and all of the nutrients go into the plant.

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Air plants, also known as tillandsias, absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves from the air. They have specialized trichomes (small hair-like structures) that help them to capture water and nutrients. This adaptation allows them to thrive in a soilless environment.

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