Water Tillandsia tricholepis by soaking the entire plant in room temperature water for 20-30 minutes every 7-10 days. Ensure thorough drying before returning to its display location to prevent rot.

Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.

Pruning is generally not required for Tillandsia tricholepis unless dead, damaged, or diseased leaves are present. Trim these with clean, sharp scissors close to the base.

Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage new growth and prevent potential disease.

Propagation is primarily done through 'pups' or offsets that naturally grow from the base of the mother plant. Once a pup is at least one-third the size of the parent, it can be carefully separated and mounted or placed in a suitable environment to root.

Tillandsia tricholepis are epiphytic and do not require traditional potting. They are typically mounted on wood, cork, or placed in shallow containers with minimal substrate.

Repotting is not applicable in the conventional sense; instead, remount or refresh their display medium as needed.