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 Temperatue 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%
Growing Tillandsia Caput-medusae in terrariums:
Air plants in general are stunning fets of nature and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Air plants are epiphytes so they don’t need soil to survive, and absorb water through their leaves. Air plants work well in open terrariums as one of the best ways to water them is a quick dunk in some clean water then allowing to dry.
Air plants generally do better in open terrariums, allowing for easier access for quick watering, and avoidiing allowing the air plant to rot away in high moisture environments, a risk in closed terrariums.
Common issues: Drying out if not watered, not receiving enough sunlight, and overwatering or humidity that is too high.
Propogation: Propagate tillandsia caput-medusae with seed or pups.
Where to buy Tillandsia Caput-medusae:
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