[GrowRR] What is this symptom

[Mttoptrekker at aol.com]

Greetings,
  Having viewed both your photos, I've concluded that your plant is suffering 
the early stages of rot. As you say that your window receives little 
daylight, I must advise that near all Tillandsias require strong light levels to 
prosper. It is most advisable that you place your plant outdoors, to receive at 
least full sun during morning and afternoon hours with some overhead protection 
from the strongest midday sun. If this is'nt possible, perhaps there is a 
window in your home where stronger light levels can be acheived. Another 
alternative may be with the use of grow lights. A florescent fixture with two 40 watt 
tubes should prove adequate, with a timer you can adjust daylength from 12 to 18 
hours per day to give the plants some seasonal variation. I'd keep the plants 
a minimum of 4-6 inches below the tubes to prevent scorching or overheating. 
Lastly it is also possible that you may be overwatering. If you are soaking 
your plant(s), a period of 10-20 minutes should be adequate at intervals of 3-4 
days apart. Overwatering alone will cause rot, which will happen more quickly 
with reduced light. The plant in your photos should be allowed to dry at least 
4-5 days before you resume normal culture. The lowermost leaves will probably 
be shed, but if caught in time the plant may yet recover. In the final stages 
of rot, gently tugging on the centermost leaves will cause the center to pull 
out of the plant, confirming it's demise. Hope this helps.
                                                                Best Regards, 
Kevin
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