Tillandsia Oh My Goodness
epiphytic hybrid of a tropical Tillandsia from South America. It does not require soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
Tillandsia 'Oh My Goodness' is a spectacular hybrid cultivar, the exact parent species of which have not been officially published – however, it is suspected to be a cross with Tillandsia ionantha or related miniature forms. It is a cultivar that is characterized by its intense coloration and compact appearance.
The name "Oh My Goodness" refers to the strikingly beautiful color development during the flowering period.
Characteristics:
This compact hybrid grows in a rosette form with narrow, slightly curled leaves that are silvery-green at the base. During flowering, the entire plant turns a vibrant red to magenta – a striking color play that is further enhanced by the deep violet flowers. The plant remains small and is ideal for decorative mini arrangements.
Care Instructions:
Light: Very bright to sunny; direct sunlight intensifies the red coloration.
Water: Mist 2–3 times per week or briefly soak. Allow to dry well.
Humidity: Medium to high (from 50%), ensure good ventilation at the location.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, apply 1–2 times per month with our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 16–30 °C, briefly also possible down to about 5 °C frost-free.
Note: Tillandsia 'Oh My Goodness' is particularly attractive during the flowering period and is ideal for bright indoor spaces, display cases, or creative arrangements. Due to its small size and striking color effect, it is a highlight in any collection.
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.
