Tillandsia Caput-medusae Air Plant
A popular air plant variety of the Tillandsia Species. These flowering air plants feature wiggly green leaves and a bright red flower when in bloom.
Type: Air Plant | Size: It grows fast and can produce a clump of offsets in a relatively short amount of time., 40cm
How to grow and care for Tillandsia Caput-medusae:
What soil should I use for Tillandsia Caput-medusae plants?
No soil required as air plants absorb water through their leaves.
Ideal Lighting Conditions for Tillandsia Caput-medusae:
Bright direct light
Ideal Temperature Conditions for Tillandsia Caput-medusae:
Prefer warm sunny conditions.
Ideal Watering Conditions for Tillandsia Caput-medusae:
Mist the plant with lukewarm water once or twice every week.
Ideal Humidity Conditions for Tillandsia Caput-medusae:
60% to 72%
How much water? Mesic vs xeric
Named for its snaking, medusa-like leaves and bulbous base, caput-medusae leans xeric. Water it by soaking, then turn it upside down to drain the hollow base completely, since trapped water there is the usual cause of rot.
Common issues: Drying out if not watered, not receiving enough sunlight, and overwatering or humidity that is too high.
Propagation: Propagate tillandsia caput-medusae with seed or pups.
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