Tillandsia caput-medusae

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) caput-medusae É. Morren (1880)

[ Etymology ] caput in Latin (head) + Medusa in Greek myths

Twisted leaves are very impressive.
Too much watering is not recomended. It is better to cultivate with good ventilation.

[ Medium size ] W 200 x H 300 mm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Summer bloomer ] June - August
[ Flowering ] for 17 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

[ 4th Plant 2015 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Medusa's head
Octopus plant
Tillandsia langlassei Poisson and Menet

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

4th Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Sept. 2023 The offset produced in 2018 died. The offset produced in 2020 keeps growing.
May 2023 Roots began to grow. It grows very well after stopping soaking.

May 2022 Roots began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

July 2021 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2020 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage which has not been bloomed.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Mar 2019 Leaves of the foliage, which bloomed in 2016, began to turn brown.

July 2018 It bloomed.
June 2018 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
June 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

July 2017 Roots began to grow.
June 2017 The offset has grown as large as the original foliage.

June 2016 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
June 2016 Began to bloom!
Mar. 2016 An inflorescence began to grow.

July 2015 Roots began to grow.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

July 2009 It died.

Dec. 2008 Roots keep growing.

Nov. 2006 Roots began to grow.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

July 2006 It died.
Mar. 2006 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Sept. 2005 It died.

Dec. 2004 Leaves turned pale red.
Sept. 2004 It had stopped growing during the summer but began to grow again.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Aug. 2004 Roots are growing.

Sept. 2003 The offset has grown to the same size as the original foliage. The original foliage was removed as it died.