The color of the bloom depends on the species. The new plants then grow up around the parent as it slowly dies off with the new plants growing to maturity and completing the bloom cycle in one to several years, depending on the species and cultural conditions. When the plant isn't blooming it is growing new plants. Watching these offshoots grow without soil is the real satisfaction in growing Tillandsias and the blooms are the final reward. Tillandsias can be mounted on shells, burls, rocks, vines, ceramic pieces or almost anything else.
Most people use an adhesive to mount small plants.
Other people use fishing line or thin wire to mount their plants. They grow best in a greenhouse or a frost-protected, shaded patio. They also can be grown in the house directly in front of an east, west or south window. Fresh moving air is advisable but remember the most important care need is bright filtered light. Tillandsia love direct sun, November through March.