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0Tillandsia caput-medusae É.Morren
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Tillandsia1
- Plant type
- Perennial, evergreen, epiphytic atmospheric bromeliad. A plant with a characteristic bulbous leaf base and long, narrow, twisting leaves.
- Native distribution
- Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.3
- Natural habitat
- Occurs in seasonally dry tropical biomes. Primarily an epiphytic plant that grows on the bark and branches of trees in its natural habitat.
- Height / growth form
- Bulbous leaf base, stemless or short-stemmed plant. Long, narrow, gray-green, snake-like twisting leaves form a loose rosette.
- Flowering period
- There is no sufficiently reliable data on species-specific flowering months. The inflorescence develops reddish bracts and bluish-purple or violet flowers.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Evergreen, perennial plant. Seasonal environmental and precipitation conditions influence its development. A precisely defined dormant period is not documented.
- Ecology
- Epiphytic lifestyle bromeliad. Primarily settles on the branches of trees. Its roots mainly serve for anchorage, while the trichomes on the leaf surfaces help in the uptake of atmospheric moisture and precipitation.
- Synonyms
- 2
1 synonyms
- Tillandsia langlassei Poiss. & Menet
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Tillandsia caput-medusae · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q7802476 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia caput-medusae - desc-flower tangle - from-DC1 - stat-vulnerable.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Tillandsia caput-medusae · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Tillandsia tip: Soak it weekly for 20 minutes, then let it dry upside down within 4 hours.
Tillandsia caput-medusae – what to know
Tillandsia caput-medusae – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Tillandsia. Native range: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 10 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Tillandsia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Tillandsia caput-medusae?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Tillandsia caput-medusae need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Tillandsia caput-medusae get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Tillandsia caput-medusae toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Tillandsia caput-medusae flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Tillandsia: Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Tillandsia caput-medusae (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q7802476 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia caput-medusae - desc-flower tangle - from-DC1 - stat-vulnerable.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Tillandsia caput-medusae (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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