Tillandsia magnusiana
epiphytic dry Tillandsia from South America. It does not require soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
Tillandsia magnusiana is a soft, silvery-gray species from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It was described by L.B. Smith in 1938.
The name "magnusiana" is derived from the Latin word magnus ("large") and likely refers to its generous rosette shape compared to similar species.
Characteristics:
Tillandsia magnusiana forms loose rosettes with very fine, soft, heavily silvery-scaled leaves that grow slightly overhanging, giving the plant a fluffy, almost woolly appearance. The flowers are violet and emerge from a short, reddish inflorescence. The plant reliably offsets after flowering, gradually forming dense clusters.
Care Instructions:
Light: Bright to slightly sunny – no direct midday sun, but good light conditions promote growth.
Water: Mist 2-3 times per week or gently soak. Afterward, allow to dry completely.
Humidity: Medium to high (50-70%) – sensitive to standing water, good air circulation is crucial.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1-2 times per month with our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 16-28 °C – sensitive to prolonged dryness and cold, keep frost-free.
Note: The soft leaf structure makes Tillandsia magnusiana particularly decorative, but also more delicate. Ideal for protected indoor areas, airy display cases, or terrariums.
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.
