The air plants of Central & South America grow in extraordinary forms. The only function of their roots is to entwine themselves around rocks and trees. These amazing plants live by absorbing moisture from the air through their leaves. Why are the leaves so twisted and wavy? What surprises wait in the hothouse of the Japanese with one of the world's great collections? How are they arranged in interior design? The more we learn, the deeper the fascination of these plants of such distinctive beauty becomes.