Neoregelia Medusa - Blushing bromeliad
Neoregelia Medusa - Blushing bromeliad
Neoregelia Medusa - Blushing bromeliad
Neoregelia Medusa
Blushing bromeliad
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The Neoregelia 'Medusa' is one of the most decorative indoor bromeliads. It forms a beautiful rosette of leaves striped with green and red, with the centre acting as a "reservoir" for water. Its tough, spiny, variegated leaves bring all the exuberance of the Brazilian tropical forests into your home. This variety thrives in a bright environment without direct sunlight and requires moderate ambient humidity. In the living room or office, it fits perfectly into a contemporary or "jungle" décor.
Belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, the Neoregelia 'Medusa' is a cultivar created by the world-renowned hybridiser Chester Skotak, based in Costa Rica since 1978. Like the 'Hannibal Lecter' cultivar from which it originates, this 'Medusa' variety carries the genes of Neoregelia punctatissima and N. carcharodon 'Tiger'. The 'Medusa' variety stands out for its olive-green foliage adorned with dark reddish-brown bands and spots, reminiscent of its parent 'Hannibal Lecter', but with even more intense colours and leaves featuring a pronounced curve. This epiphytic perennial plant forms a dense rosette of stiff, slightly arched, spiny leaves, reaching around 40 cm in height with a spread of up to 50 cm. The leaves, with a glossy texture, are edged with small teeth and tipped with a reddish thorn. The discreet flowering produces small purple or blue flowers at the centre of the rosette, typically in summer. After flowering, the mother plant dies, but produces offsets ensuring its continuity. The growth of Neoregelia 'Medusa' is relatively slow.
The Neoregelia genus includes over 70 species, primarily native to the tropical forests of Brazil. These epiphytic plants grow by clinging to tree branches, benefiting from ambient humidity and the dappled light of the canopy.
The Neoregelia ‘Medusa’ will thrive in a bright room such as a living room, conservatory, or even a well-lit bathroom, where natural humidity suits it. In a modern interior, place it on a stylish stand for contrast. Pair it with other Bromeliads like Tillandsia, or with foliage plants such as Monstera.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.