tillandsia
caput-medusae
caput-medusae
Care level
Easy
This wild-looking air plant has twisted, serpentine leaves that curl and writhe outward from its center like the mythical Medusa's snake-hair. When it blooms, it produces striking purple-red tubes that transform into bright red flowers, creating a dramatic contrast against its silvery-green tentacle-like leaves.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (50°F - 89.6°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Air plant mounting mix: A moisture-retaining, fibrous medium perfect for mounting air plants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The tillandsia caput-medusae can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.