Comparing Tillandsia Capitata varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Tillandsia Capitata 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 — providing bright indirect light or outdoor shade in summer 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 a decorative driftwood or cork bark mount 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.