Tillandsia juncea (mini)
Epiphytic dry Tillandsia from South America. It does not require soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
Tillandsia juncea is a widespread species from Central and South America as well as the southern United States. It was described as early as the 18th century.
Its name is derived from the Latin "juncus," which means "rush plant" – a reference to its grass-like appearance.
Characteristics:
Tillandsia juncea forms narrow, upright rosettes with long, grass-like, silvery-green leaves. The habit is slender and elegant. It develops a thin, upright flower spike with small violet tubular flowers. This species belongs to the so-called "grass-like" Tillandsias and looks particularly decorative in vertical arrangements or tall containers.
Care Instructions:
Light: Bright to sunny – direct sunlight is also well tolerated, provided there is sufficient humidity.
Water: Spray thoroughly 2-3 times a week or occasionally soak. Afterwards, allow to dry completely.
Humidity: Medium to high (50-70%) – good air circulation is required.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1-2 times a month with our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 16-30 °C, temperature tolerant – can be kept frost-free for a short period down to about 5 °C.
Note: Ideal for tall containers, narrow vases, or as a structural accent in airy plant installations. Easy to care for and robust – also suitable for beginners.
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.
