Tillandsia and Distilled Water?

[McBobs]

I use nothing but RO water on my tillandsias and they are super brightly colored, growing and pupping like crazy. I dont see how it hurts at all. They're pulling nutrients from somewhere!

-Matt

[cyberbrat]

Wow, this thread has had a very interesting dialogue! Thank you everyone for contributing your knowledge on this topic.

Frogtofall,
Beautiful vivs. I especially like the trial viv. Supplementing with rainwater sounds like an excellent water source. I live in a very dry climate but could harvest summer rain if I timed it right. You make a good point, I read websites that made it sound like osmosis would turn the till into a shriveled nutrient void jerky.

McBobs,
Sounds like are having no problem at all with the RO! Good to know!

There is so much variation in care it brings out the observation that plant care is an 'art' and a science. My plant care skills are improving but it is due to patience, observation and help from successful folks that share their information.

Thanks again all!

Jeanie