Medusa Air Plant Bloom

The striking tillandsia medusa is a funky air plant with character.

Medusa air plant bloom.

The caput medusae started to form an inflorescence that i noticed on december 31 2019 and as of yesterday april 10 2020 the flowers are starting to bloom a gorgeous purple. The caput medusae is a very strange looking specimen that is unlike many indoor plants in looks and how it s grown. Tillandsia caput medusae air plant is native to central america and mexico where they grow on tree branches located in areas of strong sun. Medusae may be grown in artificial environments provided they are misted regularly provided 12 hours of filtered or artificial sunlight and moving air.

The caput medusae air plant is as close as you will get to staring straight at medusa s head without turning to stone. If despite all efforts the head of medusa keeps the flowers hidden there is a simple trick to bring the tropical plant into flower. I got a melanocrater and a caput medusae last summer. Be sure the plant isn t crowded as good air circulation can prevent powdery mildew.

Otherwise caring for medusa s head isn t complicated. Allium medusa common name ornamental onion named after the greek legend of medusa for its snaky twisty leaves and nodding cobra like buds. Be careful when working with medusa s head plants. Stricta black tip is a small to medium sized dark green air plant with vertical pointed leaves that deepen in color at the ends.

Once it reaches a certain size a mother plant will produce pups on the ends of older arms. On brighter subjects medusa s head makes an exceptional container plant and it can also be put into gardens so long as it is protected from freezes. This warm and fuzzy looking tillandsia has bright green coloring with hues of purple throughout the base extending up the leaves. In their natural habitat they grow on trees epiphyte with a very small amount of roots which help the plant to become established rather than feed or.

Like all euphorbia the plant contains sap that can irritate eyes and skin. In zones 9 these plants can survive outdoors but should be protected from temperatures below 60. The numbers beside each air plant in the images corresponds to the numbering of the list. We will send blooming plants when.

In addition to the pleasing shape and texture of the 2 pom poms of amethyst purple flowers gardeners are rewarded with its much desired deer and rabbit resistance. As such these plants prefer warm to hot temperatures humidity and air circulation. This is considered one of the easiest air plants to grow so it s great for beginners. First picture shows a large caput medusae in bloom.

The growth starts as a swelling at the end of an arm and rapidly grows its own caudex and arms. For this purpose put the tillandsia with an overripe apple into a transparent plastic bag and close it tightly. This species is a flowering air plant from the bromeliads family and is one of the most popular of the tillandsia genus. Captivating fresh or dried ornamental onions are perfect for an herb garden.