Neoregelia Akeso
A cutting of a breeding hybrid from the bromeliad sub-species of Neoregelia, native to the lower regions of the tropical rainforest in South America, in the humid shade of the large trees.
Neoregelia 'Akeso' is an attractive cultivar from the genus Neoregelia, named after the Greek goddess of healing – a hint at its harmonious and balanced appearance. Like all Neoregelians, it originates from species in the tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil. This hybrid is known for its elegant coloration and compact growth.
Characteristics:
Neoregelia 'Akeso' forms a densely closed, rosette-shaped plant with strong, slightly glossy leaves. The base color is usually green to cream, covered with a striking pattern of reddish to violet speckles or stripes. During the flowering period, the center often colors more intensely. The small, lavender to violet flowers appear inconspicuously in the center of the rosette.
Care Instructions:
Light: Bright to semi-shade, without direct midday sun – light promotes intense coloring.
Water: Regularly fill the rosette with fresh water; substrate should be slightly moist but well-drained.
Humidity: Medium to high (above 50%), regular misting is recommended.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1–2 times per month with our special bromeliad or orchid fertilizer in diluted form directly into the rosette.
Temperature: 18–28 °C, not below 12 °C – sensitive to cold exposure.
Note: Neoregelia 'Akeso' is excellent for decorative bowls, airy plant baskets, or well-ventilated indoor spaces. Its harmonious color distribution and easy care make it a popular choice for tropical plant enthusiasts and bromeliad collectors.
Our greenhouses are equipped with modern energy screens and double glazing to efficiently save on heating costs. Additionally, we collect rainwater over the entire roof area of 9,000 square meters and use only this water to irrigate all our crops. We collect the rainwater in underground tanks with a total volume of 600,000 liters.
Since 2007, we have been heating our entire operation with a fully automated 850 kW wood chip heating system and a 100,000-liter buffer storage tank. Environmentally friendly and CO2-neutral. Only to support during very cold winter days and nights is a conventional oil heating system available.
Since 2014, the heating has been supported by a solar thermal system with an annual yield of about 20 megawatt-hours.
In 2020, we installed a photovoltaic system with 30 kW peak and have been producing more green electricity per year than our entire operation requires.
Since 2021, we use exclusively pots for our self-produced plants that are not only 100% recyclable but are also entirely made from recycled pots. To this end, we collect all used pots that arise in our operation and have them picked up in big bags by our pot supplier Göttinger. There, the pots are cleaned and processed in a water-free recycling facility into new pots that come back to us.
