Tillandsia kammii
Epiphytic dry Tillandsia from South America. It requires no soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
Tillandsia kammii is a rare, xeromorphic species from Guatemala and Honduras. It was scientifically described in the 1980s and is named after the American bromeliad researcher Henry Kamm. Due to its distinctive appearance, it is highly valued among collectors.
Characteristics:
Tillandsia kammii forms an open rosette of strongly silvery-gray, narrow leaves with dense scales. It appears robust yet elegant. The inflorescence is upright and features bright pink bracts from which blue-violet tubular flowers emerge. It reliably pups after flowering, forming attractive groups.
Care Instructions:
Light: Very bright to full sun – direct sunlight is well tolerated and enhances the silvery appearance.
Water: Mist 2× per week or briefly soak as needed. Allow to dry well to avoid rot.
Humidity: Moderate (40–60%) – a well-ventilated location is important.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, use our special tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form 1–2× per month.
Temperature: 18–30 °C, relatively robust – can withstand temperatures down to about 5 °C for short periods without frost damage.
Note: Ideal for bright, dry locations and for lovers of silvery species. Particularly beautiful in combination with natural materials such as cork, wood, or grid structures.
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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.
