Tillandsia caput-medusae

Tillandsia caput-medusae, an attractive air-plant from Central America/Mexico. Thick, tapering, twisted leaves covered in small grey hairs. Flowers in summer, dark pink to violet in colour.

Grow in a sunny or semi-shaded spot but avoid the hot scorching mid-day sun if possible. Wet the plants 2 to 3 times a week (less in winter) and try and maintain a fair amount of humidity (50-80%) Grow them mounted on a piece of bark, driftwood or directly on a tree. If you want to pot them you can, but only use a very course, airy, open mixture like cocco peat or orchid mix (see photo below) no need for large pots, the smallet the better in this case.

Plants available are mature, flowering size plants (as per picture below)