Tillandsia caput-medusae
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- Safely packaged in special protective packaging.
- Pot size: Ø 6.0cm
Tillandsia caput-medusae - S is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pickup available at Wetzstein 1
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Care instructions for your
Care instructions for your
Tillandsias don't need soil; they absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves. Mist your Tillandsia caput-medusae 2–3 times a week with low-lime water/rainwater or briefly submerge them. They appreciate a bright location with good air circulation.
Care instructions for your air plant
Care instructions for your air plant
Tillandsias don't need soil; they absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves. Mist your Tillandsia caput-medusae 2–3 times a week with low-lime water/rainwater or briefly submerge them. They appreciate a bright location with good air circulation.
Delivery & Shipping
Delivery & Shipping
We pack each plant with love and care in our specially developed protective packaging. This ensures that your plants arrive healthy and undamaged.
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Tillandsia caput-medusae belongs to the Bromeliad family and is originally from South America. In Germany, Tillandsias are also known as air plants. "Caput-medusae" means "Medusa's head," which is due to the fact that its leaves curl when dry, resembling Medusa.
Appearance
Tillandsia caput-medusae has green leaves. When the Tillandsia blooms, red flowers appear, but it can take several years for it to bloom.
Care
Tillandsia caput-medusae requires a bright to sunny location with high humidity and is not suitable for the garden. Direct midday sun should be avoided if possible. It is best to soak the Tillandsia in rainwater once a week, submerging the entire plant and then letting it dry. Make sure that no water ever remains in the leaf rosette and add suitable fertilizer every other time in summer. Another way to water Tillandsia is to spray it with plenty of water several times a week. If rainwater is not available, either let tap water stand in a bowl overnight or mix it with distilled water to counteract calcification of the Tillandsia. You can often tell if Tillandsias are thirsty by the curling of their leaves when they get too dry.
Name: Tillandsia caput-medusae, also known as Tillandsia langlassei.
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Tillandsia caput-medusae originates from South America, primarily from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Appearance
Color: Green leaves.
Flower: Red flowers appear inside the Tillandsia.
Size: S – Ø 8-10cm; height: 5-7cm and L – Ø 10-12cm; height: 8-10cm
Care
Location: Tillandsia caput-medusae requires a bright to sunny location with high humidity. It is not suitable for the garden.
Watering: It is best to soak the Tillandsia in rainwater every two weeks and then let it dry, or spray it with water several times a week. Make sure that no water ever remains in the leaves.
Substrate: Tillandsias should not be placed in moist soil; mineral substrate, sand, or no substrate is more suitable.
Propagation: Tillandsias can be propagated by pollination and seed formation. Since they are not self-fertilizing, pollen must be transferred from another plant of the same species using a fine brush. Offshoot formation is the second method of Tillandsia propagation. Tillandsias often form offshoots, or new plants, on the stem of the mother plant. This is particularly necessary because the mother plant dies after flowering.
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Note: Our Tillandsias are all from greenhouse cultivation and not from wild populations!
Note: Sizes and shapes may vary for plants where each plant is unique. This applies especially in winter or with low availability. The coloring also varies depending on the season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Basics
Do Tillandsias need soil?
Do Tillandsias need soil?
No. They absorb water/nutrients through trichomes and are attached, laid or hung. Of course, Tillandsias offered in pots are an exception. For example, Tillandsia cyanea.
How bright should the right location be?
How bright should the right location be?
Bright to very bright, preferably with morning/evening sun. No direct midday sun behind glass (magnifying glass effect).
Grey vs. green Tillandsias – what's the difference?
Grey vs. green Tillandsias – what's the difference?
Grey tillandsias (with many trichomes) tolerate more sun and dryness; green ones prefer humid air and a slightly shadier location.
How can I attach Tillandsia plants?
How can I attach Tillandsia plants?
Tillandsias can be attached to the substrate with solvent-free adhesives. We recommend florist glue or UHU-Polymax. Absolutely avoid hot glue! The high temperatures can damage the tillandsia. Alternatively, (stainless steel) wire is also very suitable.
