Tillandsia caput-medusae is named for its resemblance to the snake-haired head of Medusa, of Greek myth. The plant is beloved for its long, wavy leaves that grow upward from a bulbous base.

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Tillandsia caput-medusae is named for its resemblance to the snake-haired head of Medusa, of Greek myth. The plant is beloved for its long, wavy leaves that grow upward from a bulbous base.

Direct sunlight can scorch their leaves. A Tillandsia caput-medusae air plant. (Nathaniel Miller/Air Plant Hub via AP) In homes with average humidity levels, soak air plants once a week by placing ...