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| caput-medusae bloom |
Flowering: Is in the spring and summer.Emerging from the colorful bracts
are long-tubular lavender flowers. These are good for attracting
hummingbirds. The plant lives for several years after flowering and
producing pups. If you leave the pups on the mother plant, it will form a cluster like in the picture above.
Habbitat: In the wild the caput-medusae likes shady and humid conditions.
Watering: Simple care must be taken when watering. Water should not be allowed to collect in the bulb area which will cause it to rot. Water this plant every 4-5 days, by soaking in a glass of water. Fish tank water, pond water, and of course rain water is the best to use. If using fish or pond water no fertilizer is ever needed. Try not to use tap water because of the chlorine . Bottled water is ok as long as it is not distilled. Most important to drain water from bulb area, then lay on its side until dry. It needs to be dry in less than 4 hours.
Display: Bright light no sun. Hanging upside down is not only good for the plant but a great conversation piece!
Fertilize: Tillandsias can survive without fertilizer, though a plant benefiting from a fertilizer regimen will grow, bloom, and produce offsets (pups) more vigorously. A Bromeliad or Tillandsia fertilizer should be used 1-2 times per month at ¼ strength.
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| Medusa's hair of caput-medusae |
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Have a great day,
Barb
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