Comparing Tillandsia Andreana varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Tillandsia Andreana family and have some observations to share. extraordinary architectural forms from spiralling to globe-shaped varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — misting more frequently in hot dry indoor conditions applies across all of them.

scale insects or mealybug in the leaf bases 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. reduced watering needed in cool winter months indoors 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.