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Tillandsia caput-medusae

Also Known As

Air Plant
Medusa's Head
Octopus Plant

Plant type

gift, bromeliad

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

10a-12

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Tillandsia caput-medusae plant details

Tillandsia caput-medusae is an evergreen bromeliad or gift with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia caput-medusae

Plant type: bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, monocarpic, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia caput-medusae

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tillandsia caput-medusae is named after the Greek Goddess Medusa, for good reason! The twisted, fuzzy, tentacle-like leaves sitting on the bulbous base remind us of Medusa’s serpentine hair. Displays red, branched blooms with purple tubular flowers. Matures to approximately 4-6″ long. This is an air plant, so no soil needed! To care for them, simply soak in water for up to 30 minutes every week to 10 days, then hang upside down to fully dry. Air plants prefer bright, filtered or indirect light and a moderate temperature of 50-90°F. None of our Tillandsia are harvested from the wild! They are all self-propagated in a nursery environment.