The epiphytic habitat refers to a type of environment where certain plants or organisms live attached to the surface of other plants or objects, usually in trees or other tall structures. This means that epiphytes grow without the need for soil, but rely on moisture and nutrients obtained from the air, rain, or debris that accumulates around them. Therefore, the best term to describe the epiphytic habitat is "arboreal", which means living in or relating to trees. Examples of epiphytes include bromeliads, orchids, ferns, mosses, and lichens.