Tillandsia Caput-Medusae Air Plant, Large 6+ Inch

Tillandsia Caput-Medusae brings sculptural, twisting foliage to a soil-free display. This large air plant has fuzzy green leaves, sometimes with touches of purple along the edges, and makes an eye-catching accent in an open holder or on an airy mount.

Points of interest

• Distinctive twisting leaves create a sculptural silhouette.
• Fuzzy green foliage may show purple edging; coloration varies naturally.
• Can produce a striking red bloom spike when flowering.
• A large shipping size adds presence to an air plant arrangement.

What ships and estimated mature size

You will receive one live Tillandsia Caput-Medusae approximately 6 inches or more in size. Plants naturally vary in shape, size, and coloration. Flowering is seasonal and not guaranteed on arrival. Pots, holders, mounts, and other decorative props are not included.

The 6+ inch measurement describes the shipping size. Mature dimensions vary with age and growing conditions, and offsets may eventually form a wider grouping. A specific maximum mature size is not established for this listing.

Care guide

• Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Protect from prolonged harsh direct sun and hot, enclosed glass displays.
• Watering: Wet the foliage thoroughly with room-temperature water as needed, adjusting frequency to humidity, temperature, and drying conditions. Avoid prolonged soaking of the bulbous base and do not let water remain trapped between the leaf bases.
• Drying and airflow: Gently shake out excess water and dry upside down or on its side in good airflow so water drains away from the base. Allow it to dry fully within a few hours before returning it to its display.
• Soil and display: No soil is needed. Use an open holder or airy mount that does not bury or tightly enclose the base. Avoid moisture-retaining filler, sealed terrariums, and standing water.
• Temperature and humidity: Keep in a comfortable, frost-free environment away from strong heating or cooling drafts. Balance hydration with good airflow, especially around the bulbous base.
• Feeding: If desired, use fertilizer labeled for air plants according to its dilution and application directions. Avoid overfeeding.
• Pruning: Gently remove fully dried outer leaves. Trim only dry leaf tips as needed, preserving healthy growth. Remove a spent bloom stalk once it has dried.
• Repotting: Conventional repotting is unnecessary. Adjust the holder or mount as the plant grows, leaving room for airflow and offsets.
• Propagation: Mature plants may produce pups, particularly around flowering. Leave them attached to develop a grouping, or separate well-developed offsets carefully without damaging the parent.

Pet safety: Tillandsia Caput-Medusae is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. This is an ornamental plant, not food.