Neoregelia Afrodita
A cutting of a breeding hybrid from the bromeliad subspecies of Neoregelia, native to the lower regions of the tropical rainforest of South America in the humid shade of the large trees.
Neoregelia 'Afrodita' is a decorative hybrid within the genus Neoregelia, known for its intense coloring and compact rosette shape. The breeding was named after the Greek goddess of beauty – fitting for the striking appearance of this plant. Like all Neoregelians, this variety is originally derived from species native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly Brazil.
Characteristics: This hybrid forms a flat, broadly spreading rosette with strong, glossy leaves. The foliage displays a bright red to pink base color with possible greenish edges or fine spots – depending on light and cultivation conditions. Just before flowering, the coloration in the center intensifies again. The small, violet-blue flowers appear hidden in the water reservoir of the rosette.
Care Instructions:
Light: Bright to semi-shade, no direct midday sun – plenty of light promotes strong coloration.
Water: Keep the center of the rosette slightly filled at all times, regularly renew the water; keep the substrate slightly moist.
Humidity: Medium to high (from 50 %), regular misting is recommended. Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1–2 times per month with our special bromeliad or orchid fertilizer in diluted form directly into the rosette.
Temperature: 18–28 °C, not below 12 °C – sensitive to cold.
Note: Neoregelia 'Afrodita' is excellent for colorful pot plantings, bright window sills, or decorative terrariums. Its intense coloring makes it a real eye-catcher – ideal for lovers of tropical plants with low maintenance requirements.
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.
