Medusa Head Air Plant
4.9 out of 5 (45 experiences)
Survivor
Pet friendly
Taxonomy
Tillandsia caput-medusae
Tillandsia
Bromeliaceae
Poales
How to care for Medusa Head Air Plant
Water
How often to water your Medusa Head Air Plant
every 12
Medusa Head Air Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Medusa Head Air Plant in your home
a window
Medusa Head Air Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Medusa Head Air Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Medusa Head Air Plant in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Medusa Head Air Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Medusa Head Air Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Medusa Head Air Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Medusa Head Air Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Fertilizer
Medusa Head Air Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Medusa Head Air Plant
Medusa Head Air Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 32
Pet friendly 6
Fast grower 6
Large, lush leaves 4
Browns easily 4
Easy to propagate 3
Blooms easily 1
10/10/2021
I love Spike Leaf truly a great succulent
Survivor
09/06/2021
Soak every 10 days or so in a bath, or spritz with water - so easy!
07/28/2021
A good starter if you are just getting into air plants. Easiest one I’ve had to care for
Survivor
07/27/2021
jellyfish plant! very easy to look after
06/25/2021
understated and calming
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
06/14/2021
an air plant is very easy to have because it doesn’t involve much water and if you forget to water it, it will be fine. What i do is soak the tips of the plant in water for 10 minutes and then let it hang upside down to dry. I was told not to let any water get inside the base of the plant because otherwise it can start rotting. Because of this, the watering process is somewhat of a hassle, but the plant is so cute and unique so it’s worth it.
Pet friendly
Survivor
05/30/2021
I’ve had this air plant for about 3 years now and she’s been through thick and thin, almost killed her a few times but she’s made it through!! 🤍
Survivor
Browns easily
05/23/2021
Easy to take care of! Perfect starter plant
Survivor
05/19/2021
Easy to care for
Survivor
05/17/2021
I love this air plant! They are so easy to care for! I tied mine up with a suction cup inside my Clown tree frogs enclosure! She gets just enough humidity and UVB! And my frogs love hiding in her leaves!
Survivor
05/12/2021
Didn’t realize it’s growing so much easiest plant I love that I don’t have to worry about soil or anything.
Fast grower
05/09/2021
It’s almost impossible to kill, soak once to twice a month and it will live forever:)
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
05/03/2021
Water your air plants by completely submerging them in water and letting them soak.
Survivor
04/25/2021
It’s such a great plant! I’ve had this for 4 years and it’s never given me any trouble besides brown tips! Make sure you don’t get the bulb part soaked when watering though to prevent rot
Survivor
04/23/2021
Be sure you have a nice pot or container for placing your plant in! I recommend getting a spray bottle rather than cups of water :)
Survivor
Easy to propagate
04/18/2021
Just needs a good hanging position and baths to be happy. Has been neglected for months at a time. Mine has flowered twice in 4.5 years so when it does it is hugely satisfying and beautiful.
Survivor
02/16/2021
very very easy to take care of and it’s bit of color is so pretty
Survivor
02/15/2021
easy to understand if overwatered or underwatered! it’s really cute and stuff tho, the only negative is that it browns easily when underwatered. soaking for 30mins-1hour should alleviate it. also cutting off the brown ends with sterilized shears/scissors is also good
Browns easily
Large, lush leaves
