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Eine Bromelie mit grünen Blättern und silbernen Streifen, in einem kleinen Topf auf einem weißen Hintergrund. Die Pflanze hat eine rosettenartige Form und zeigt lebendige Farben.

Aechmea chantinii 'Rebecca' T6

Offshoot from the bromeliad subspecies Aechmea in a 5.5 cm pot, native to the lower regions of the tropical rainforest of South America in the humid shade of the large trees.
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Aechmea chantinii 'Rebecca' is a striking cultivar of the species Aechmea chantinii, which originally comes from the tropical rainforest area of the Amazon. This hybrid has been specifically bred for decorative purposes and is notable for its distinctive leaf pattern and bright inflorescence. 
The cultivar name "Rebecca" was likely chosen in honor of a breeder or as a symbolic name.

Characteristics:

The plant forms robust, funnel-shaped rosettes with broad, silvery-edged leaves that are cross-banded in dark colors – a typical characteristic of the species. The variety 'Rebecca' captivates with a particularly vibrant inflorescence featuring bright red to pink bracts and violet flowers. With its exotic appearance, it is a true eye-catcher in indoor spaces.

Care Instructions:

Light: Bright to partially shaded, without direct midday sun – an ideal windowsill plant with east or west light.
Water: Regularly fill the rosette with low-calcium water; keep the substrate permeable and slightly moist.
Humidity: Medium to high (50%+), regular misting is well tolerated.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, fertilize 1–2 times a month with our special bromeliad or orchid fertilizer in diluted form directly into the rosette.
Temperature: 18–28 °C, do not allow to drop below 15 °C.

Note: Aechmea chantinii 'Rebecca' is robust and long-lasting, but requires some space. After flowering, it produces offsets that can be removed for propagation. An excellent choice for tropical plant corners and bright living areas.

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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.

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