Tillandsia cyanea var. albo marginata (large)
Tillandsia cyanea is one of the most well-known and popular species of the genus. It originates from the humid mountain forests of Ecuador and was described by John Gilbert Baker in 1877.
The species name "cyanea" derives from the Ancient Greek kyaneos ("blue") and refers to the striking blue-violet flowers.
The Tillandsia cyanea var. albo-marginata is an attractive variety of the well-known T. cyanea, distinguished by its white-edged leaves. Like the species form, it comes from Ecuador and was selected as a cultivated variety.
The name "albo-marginata" means "white-edged" and refers to the distinctive leaf pattern.
Characteristics:
This Tillandsia grows in a rosette shape with long, narrow, grass-like leaves that are characterized by a striking white edge (variegation). The flat, scale-like flower spike appears pink to magenta, from which fragrant, violet-blue tubular flowers emerge successively. The flowers stand in pleasing contrast to the white-green foliage.
Care Instructions:
Light: Bright to semi-shady, no direct midday sun – the variegated leaves are more sensitive to burns.
Water: Keep the substrate slightly moist or mist 2-3 times a week. Use soft water, avoid waterlogging.
Humidity: Medium to high (50-70%), regular fresh air supply promotes vitality and flowering.
Fertilizer: We recommend using our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form 1-2 times a month in spring and summer.
Temperature: 18-28 °C, no temperatures below 12 °C – keep evenly warm.
Note: A particularly decorative variety for indoor spaces with stable climates. The white-edged leaves make it a true eye-catcher – both during flowering and year-round in leaf culture. Ideal for lovers of variegated Tillandsias.
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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.
