A tillandsia fasciculata, or cardinal airplant, for Earth Day! The only places these plants are native to in the United States is in Georgia and Florida. This one was growing nestled in Don't throw away eggshells yet! Tomato plants can really benefit from the extra calcium Giant Airplant, Tillandsia fasciculata, aka Cardinal Airplant, an epiphyte and bromeliad that absorbs water and nutrients through its leaves, in Everg Stock Photo Alamy Calif.'s big battery plant ignited. Scientists say it spread metals.