Tillandsia Stricta finally thriving — the one thing that changed everything

I nearly gave up on Tillandsia Stricta after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on providing bright indirect light or outdoor shade in summer and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic.

It now lives in grouped together in a bowl as a centrepiece and has genuinely transformed that spot. extraordinary architectural forms from spiralling to globe-shaped is even more impressive in person than I expected from photos. most vigorous growth in warm humid summer months was spectacular — worth every bit of patience. If you're struggling with yours, providing bright indirect light or outdoor shade in summer is almost certainly the issue.