Kultur: im Winter nicht zu warm und feucht, im Sommer im Freien.. —SeeEhlers 2009a
- Habitat and Range: Mexico, in the highlands of Guerrero, Hidalgo, Michoacan, Morelos, Puebla, Oaxaca and Veracruz. Usually, the species grows in high altitude, somewhat moist habitats.
Cultivation: In winter Tillandsia plumosa should be cultivated not too warm and moist, in summer it is recommended to keep the plants outside. —SeeEhlers 2009a