Tillandsia Caput-Medusae Air Plant About:
The basic care features of air plants that live without soil are largely the same. Air Plants belong to the Tillandsia genus, which has approximately 630 different species native to Mexico, Central and South America. All Tillandsias are a type of Bromeliad, but not all Bromeliads are Tillandsias (Air Plants). In summary, Bromeliad is a family, while Tillandsia is a genus.
Air plants, with their unconventional lifestyles, absorb the necessary moisture and nutrients for their survival through the tiny hairs (trichomes) on their surfaces. Although the trichomes of the Tillandsia Caput species are less pronounced than many other air plants, they can still be seen, especially when looking closely at the young leaves. The trichomes of air plants that live in arid areas (such as xerophytes) are completely different from those of air plants that live in humid climates (mesophytes). Tillandsia Caput, a species native to Central America and Mexico, owes its green appearance to its less pronounced trichomes and, consequently, to its geographical habitat. Another name for Tillandsia Caput, Tillandsia Medusae, comes from Medusa, the snake-haired figure in Greek mythology.
Tillandsia Caput's flowers are purple and pink. With its scattered leaves, this air plant has a unique style and looks very different from other air plants in the Tillandsia family.
We recommend that you do not prefer air plants sprayed with white paint, both for the longevity of your air plant and for your own health.
Tillandsia Caput is much more durable and easier to care for than many other air plants.
Height: 10 cm
Widht: 5 cm
Tillandsia Caput-Medusae Air Plant Care Information:
A detailed care card is sent with your order.
- Watering:
You can water your air plant by spraying it with a spray or by immersing it in water. Spraying with a spray is not the ideal method, but you can use the spray method in cases where it is difficult to carry the air plant (if your air plant is too large or its roots are tightly attached). When watering your air plant with a spray, make sure that all parts (except the flower, if any) are wet. Immersion in water, which is another air plant watering method, is more economical in terms of time since it is done at less frequent intervals. The entire air plant is immersed in water and left in the water for about 2 hours. Then, you should make sure that the water remaining between the leaves is removed by holding the air plant upside down. The biggest mistake in air plant care is not being able to dry it properly after watering. Whatever your air plant watering method is, be sure to dry it completely within 4 hours at the most and remove the water from the inside by holding it upside down for a while. - Temperature:
Air plants thrive in temperatures between 10°C and 35°C. They will enjoy being placed on a balcony during the summer months. Air plants kept in office environments should be kept away from direct air conditioning. - Light:
Air plants need a lot of light, but like many plants, they don't prefer direct sunlight. - Food:
You can obtain liquid fertilizers produced for the Bromeliad family, which help air plants grow and bloom. If you cannot find this liquid fertilizer, orchid fertilizer, which you will add 1 cap to 1 liter of water, will do the trick. - Flowering and Propagation:
The flowering of air plants indicates they are pregnant. A while after the flower dies, you can see the baby or babies at the root of the air plant. When the babies reach a certain maturity, the mother will kill herself. In this case, you should carefully separate the baby air plants from the mother and continue their care separately. - Display:
You can check out "Prism Air Plant Stands" for the presentation of Tillandsia Ionantha.
You can find detailed information about the care of air plants in our blog post.
