Tillandsia mitlaensis (extra-large)
Epiphytic dry tillandsia from South America. It requires no soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
Tillandsia mitlaensis originates from the highlands of Oaxaca in Mexico, particularly from the region around Mitla, which is also where it gets its name. It was described in the mid-20th century and is known for its compact growth form and decorative flower color.
Characteristics:
Tillandsia mitlaensis forms small, compact rosettes with dense, heavily silver-scaled leaves that are slightly bent outward. The upright flower spike displays bright pink bracts, from which violet to lavender tubular flowers emerge. The plant produces several offsets after flowering and often develops into dense clusters.
Care Instructions:
Light: Very bright to sunny – can also tolerate direct sunlight with good ventilation.
Water: Mist 2–3 times per week or briefly soak. Then allow to dry completely.
Humidity: Medium to high (50–70%) – good air circulation is necessary.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1–2 times per month with our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 16–28 °C – relatively robust, keep frost-free.
Note: Thanks to its compact form and attractive flower, Tillandsia mitlaensis is particularly suitable for small containers, cork pieces, or as part of airy mini arrangements.
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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.
