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Tillandsia caput-medusae

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Tillandsia caput-medusae

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Tillandsia caput-medusae one look at this plant explains how it got its name and why it is a cornerstone of any Tillandsia collection. The tendril-like leaves and bulbous base give this plant the appearance of Medusa, one of the monstrous Gorgons in Greek Mythology. Don’t worry though staring at this medusa-like plant won’t turn you to stone! T. caput-medusae exhibits similar form to T. butzii. And T. bulbosa. Native to Mexico and Central America T. caput-medusae can be found growing in small clusters of up to 12 plants high up in the trees of tropical and subtropical regions. When T. caput-medusae blooms it produces a red inflorescences with bright violet flowers

T. caput-medusae does well in bright indirect light. This plant is prone to rot as the tightly packed leaves that form the bulbous base are excellent at trapping water. Luckily, T. caput-medusae does not require a dunk or a bath. Misting this species about 3 times a week or more often if the air in your home is very dry is sufficient for these plants to thrive.

Fertilizing is not necessary; however, it encourages faster growth, off-setting, blushing, and blooming! To fertilize, we recommend misting your specimen with a foliar fertilizer such as our Foliar Feed at least once a month.

Your specimen will be about 4-to-5 inches in length.

Love it!

My wife and I just moved into our new house and we ordered a few different species. The caput- Medusae is my personal favorite its just so beautiful and curly and it fits the himmel nicely!

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It’s so cute and it looks so strong and healthy

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