Neoregelia aria
A cutting of a breeding hybrid from the bromeliad subspecies of Neoregalia, native to the lower regions of the tropical rainforest of South America in the humid shade of the large trees.
Neoregelia 'Aria' is an attractive hybrid from the genus Neoregelia in the family of bromeliads (Bromeliaceae). The variety was developed through targeted breeding and is known for its elegant coloration and compact growth form. The name 'Aria' – Italian for "melody" or "air" – reflects the lightness and decorative effect of this plant, which is very popular both in terrariums and as a houseplant.
Characterisics:
Neoregelia 'Aria' forms a symmetrical, flat rosette of broad, shiny leaves. The leaf coloring is particularly decorative: it features a light green to cream-colored base pattern with rosy to reddish edges or speckles. The flower spike remains hidden in the center of the rosette and consists of small, pale violet flowers. After flowering, the mother plant gradually dies off, but it produces several offsets that can be used for further cultivation.
Care instructions:
Light: bright location, preferably with some morning or evening sun; sufficient light maintains the vibrant leaf pattern.
Water: the center of the rosette should always contain some water, renew regularly; keep the substrate only lightly moist.
Humidity: prefers high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums or near other tropical plants.
Fertilizer: in spring and summer, 1–2 times a month with our special tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: optimal between 18–28 °C, not below 15 °C in winter.
Note: Intense coloring and distinct patterns develop in Neoregelia 'Aria' only with bright lighting. After flowering, the offsets can be carefully separated and cultivated individually.
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.