Tillandsias are air plants, even more so than other bromeliads and much like vandaceous orchids. They prefer light airy conditions and daily misting in areas of low humidity. They must be brought into protection from any freeze, but a light frost will not usually damage them. The greener and softer varieties like a little more water and shade.
Although the natural habitat is outside, attached to shade trees, any can be grown inside in a sunny area with frequent (daily) misting. If plants become exceedingly dry a good method of watering them is to completely submerge them. Soak them for several hours or overnight with a mild fertilizer solution like a 1/2 teaspoon of fish emulsion. This will give the plant time to absorb the moisture and should take care of any lack of water. But beware of allowing them to sit in water for more than 1 day. This keeps them from making their oxygen exchange, literally drowning the plant. In mounting do not place the plant bases in depressions or cavities where water could collect for the same reason. Shells used for mounting should have holes drilled where the water can flow out.
Mount your plants with a minimum of moss to just hide the mechanics. Many now use hot glue to mount plants. Let the glue cool for 10-30 seconds before applying the plant. Larger plants may require wire or fishing line to mount them.
Propagate your tillandsias by division or from seed. Many clumping varieties can grow together or be separated to form new clumps on their own. As older plants bloom they make pups and the original "Mother" plant will eventually die out leaving the pups behind to form a clump.
Enjoy your tillandsia plant for years of blooming and pupping with good light, fresh air, and adequate but not overabundant watering, particularly in cooler weather.
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