Tillandsia caput medusae 'Robust' x flabellata
Tillandsia caput medusae 'Robust' x flabellata

Tillandsia caput medusae 'Robust' x flabellata

Regular price $30.00 Sale

Origins: Created by Pam Koide

Bloom: Shortr compound inflorescence with several long colorful bracts that show yellows, reds, and oranges, and purple tubular flowers

Light: Strong indirect or filtered light

Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours.  Soak monthly to rehydrate up to 4 hours as necessary.  Be sure to dry the center of the plant completely if you fully submerge it in water to avoid rotting

 

This is one of my all time favorite hybrids from Pam.  I am a sucker for all things exserta, and this hybrid doesn't disappoint.  Using the Mexican form of paucifolia, Pam created a plant that is densely lepidote, covered in trichomes and as it matures, the leaves recurve and create beautiful curls.  Semi-bulbous base, semi-channeled leaves, and a stunning little bloom.  This is one of my top 25 favorite plants in my collection currently