Honest review: Tillandsia Bulbosa is rewarding but scale insects or mealybug in the leaf bases is real

Tillandsia Bulbosa is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: scale insects or mealybug in the leaf bases. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, extraordinary architectural forms from spiralling to globe-shaped makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in grouped together in a bowl as a centrepiece which suits it well. Learning about misting more frequently in hot dry indoor conditions has been essential. reduced watering needed in cool winter months indoors is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.