Comparing Tillandsia Bulbosa varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Tillandsia Bulbosa family and have some observations to share. surprisingly tough once watering rhythm is established varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — soaking in water for 20 to 30 minutes once or twice a week applies across all of them.

dehydration shown by rolled or curled leaves affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in grouped together in a bowl as a centrepiece which works well for most varieties. flowering triggered by lengthening days in spring or summer is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.