Started Tillandsia Capitata at the wrong time — lessons learned

I planted Tillandsia Capitata at entirely the wrong point in the growing calendar and spent the first few months wondering what I'd done wrong. dehydration shown by rolled or curled leaves didn't help matters. Once I understood soaking in water for 20 to 30 minutes once or twice a week things improved substantially.

flowers only once in a lifetime but produces offsetting pups after is what makes this plant worth persisting with. In a decorative driftwood or cork bark mount it finally looks as good as I'd imagined. flowering triggered by lengthening days in spring or summer redeemed the whole effort. If you're starting out: do your timing research before you plant.