Details about growing and caring for Tillandsia caput-medusae
Recommended light & temperature:
It grows best in full or partial sun. In summer give a little shade in the afternoon. They are sensitive to strong frosts. Optimal temperature range between 15 and 45 degrees centigrade.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: 8
Watering and care:
It absorbs all the water and nutrients it needs from the air so should not be watered as often. They are extremely drought tolerant.
Multiplication:
By plant division or by seeds.
Pests:
It is very resistant to pests and diseases.
Best types of soil:
It grows naturally on trees and does not need soil or transplants.
Scientific name:
Tillandsia caput-medusae
Synonyms:
Tillandsia langlassei.
Origin:
Mexico and Central America
Natural Habitat Tillandsia caput-medusae:
It grows on trees and tends to grow singly or in small groups of two to a dozen plants.
Blooms
There are 1 Tillandsia caput-medusae in the collections:
