Pruning guide
How to prune tillandsia caput-medusae
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Pruning tillandsia caput-medusae — FAQ
When should I prune tillandsia caput-medusae?
After flowering, as offset pups develop. Pull away dried leaves from the base by hand. Trim damaged tips with clean scissors. Twist and gently pull mature pups free or cut with a sterile blade close to the mother's base.
How often does tillandsia caput-medusae need pruning?
As needed — once per growth cycle. Tillandsia caput-medusae is a low-maintenance air plant that needs no regular pruning. Remove brown, dried, or damaged leaves by gently pulling them free from the base. After it blooms and begins to decline, the plant offsets prolifically — separate pups once they reach roughly one-third the mother's size.
How do you prune tillandsia caput-medusae?
Pull away dried leaves from the base by hand. Trim damaged tips with clean scissors. Twist and gently pull mature pups free or cut with a sterile blade close to the mother's base.