- Rare Plant With Showy Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 9-12 inches
- Pet Safe
The Medusa Bromeliad, or Neoregelia Medusa as it is botanically named, is an unusual houseplant that produces green and red leaves in a medusa-like form. Originating from the tropics, the Medusa Bromeliad can be grown as in a pot or epiphytically and will bring color to any indoor spot.
Best Locations For Growing Medusa Bromeliad
Preferring high humidity levels, the Medusa Bromeliad thrives in a kitchen, bathroom or living room where it can receive bright, but indirect light.
Medusa Bromeliad Sunlight Requirements
The Medusa Bromeliad grows best in a bright spot just as long as it doesn’t receive any strong direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage. Diffused light from an east-or west-facing window is ideal. For more intense color, the plant can be placed in a slightly brighter position.
Medusa Bromeliad Care
The Medusa Bromeliad requires a free-draining soil that is kept moist and a warm environment. Placing the plant on a tray of wet pebbles and misting can help increase humidity levels. Dead and dry foliage can be removed by cutting at the base with a pair of clean and sharp scissors. The Medusa Bromeliad prefers a temperature of 60 to 80 °F and good ventilation.
Watering Medusa Bromeliad
This bromeliad prefers its soil to be kept moist, but not wet, as a waterlogged soil can lead to root rot. The Medusa bromeliad has a central well, where water should be applied.Distilled or harvested rainwater at room temperature is recommended, as tap water may contain chemical compounds that can build up in the soil over time.
Feeding Medusa Bromeliad
Medusa Bromeliad can be fed every four weeks from spring to autumn, using a diluted house plant liquid fertilizer.
Medusa Bromeliad Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 9-12 inches |
| Mature Spread: 4-7 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple |
| Flower Shade/Description: Pink with Purple |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Red |
| Foliage Description: Green and Red |
| Temperature: 50° - 90°F (10° - 32°C) |
| Humidity: Warm |
| Common Name: Medusa Bromeliad |
| Other Name(s): Medusa's Head |
| Scientific Name: Neoregelia 'Medusa' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Bromeliad_Medusa-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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