Tillandsia bandensis x crocata Pulk
This attractive hybrid combines the best traits of its parent species:
From Tillandsia bandensis it brings a delicate, compact growth form and fine, silvery leaves. From Tillandsia crocata it usually inherits the bright yellow, fragrant flower for which crocata is known.
This hybrid was not created in nature, but presumably by the hand of breeders – mostly by specialized Tillandsia nurseries or collectors. The exact origin is not clearly documented, as many such hybrids are spread informally or among enthusiasts.
Tillandsia bandensis x crocata typically grows bushy and finely branched, often with many side shoots (pups), making it an ideal candidate for small groupings. It is easy to care for and suitable for both beginners and collectors alike.
Features:
Small, dense rosette with fine, silvery-grey leaves. The flowers appear yellow to orange (as in T. crocata) and bloom regularly, often with a fragrance.
Care Instructions:
Light: Very bright to sunny, tolerates direct sun with sufficient humidity.
Water: Spray 2–3 times per week with low-calcium water or occasionally soak. Allow to dry well afterwards.
Humidity: Medium to high (50–70%), with good air circulation.
Fertilizer: We recommend using our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form 1–2 times per month in spring and summer.
Temperature: 16–28 °C, briefly a bit cooler is also possible (keep frost-free).
Note: Easy to care for, ideal for smaller holders, nets, or cork pieces. This hybrid is particularly appealing to those looking for compact, flowering, and fragrant Tillandsias.
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.
