Tillandsia caput-medusae

Exposure Tillandsia caput-medusae
Let's position the plants where they can enjoy a good source of light,yet avoiding direct sunshine, which could cause antiaesthetic burnings on the foliage. It is advisable to position this plant in a partially shady place, where it is exposed to direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day.These plants don't like cold weather, therefore in the Spring it is best to set them outside only when the temperatures are above 15°C.

Fertilization Tillandsia caput-medusae
During this period of the year it's good to fertilize our plants every 15-20 days; let’s choose a specific fertilizer, for house plants, flowering or green ones, to add to the water used to irrigate. We should prefer fertilizers rich in nitrogen and potassium, to favour flowering and the development of new vegetation.

Generalities Tillandsia caput-medusae
These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Tillandsia caput-medusae is a perennial herb plant. The Tillandsia caput-medusae Is medium in size; in spring, summer, autumn, winter it assumes a green colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round.

Watering Tillandsia caput-medusae
Water rarely, about once every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water , keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when wetting we suggest avoiding surpluses, however to wet the soil deep down. Let's remember to empty the plant saucers after watering, to avoid that stagnant water could damage the roots.

Treatments Tillandsia caput-medusae
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Soil Tillandsia caput-medusae
Let’s grow these apartment plants in a very well drained soil.

Climate peat sand Soil Pumice Bark S. Organic alpine 5 0 2 0 2 1 continental 4 0 2 0 2 1 mediterranean 3 0 2 0 2 1

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Notes Tillandsia caput-medusae
When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

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This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area alpine mediterranean

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