Tillandsia Victoria Red Splendor
Epiphytic tropical Tillandsia from South America. It requires no soil, thrives well in semi-shaded locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
Tillandsia 'Victoria Red Splendor' is an attractive cultured hybrid, presumably from the crossing of various Central American Tillandsias. The variety is not botanically described but is valued among collectors for its striking red inflorescence and elegant growth form.
The name refers to its bright coloration and decorative appearance.
Characteristics: This hybrid forms a medium-sized, funnel-shaped rosette with slightly curved, silvery-green leaves. With good lighting, reddish tones appear in the foliage. The upright inflorescence carries bright red bracts and intensely violet tubular flowers. 'Victoria Red Splendor' grows compactly but produces several offsets after flowering, thus forming impressive groups.
Care Instructions:
Light: Very bright to sunny, tolerates direct sunlight with good air circulation.
Water: Spray thoroughly 2-3 times a week or briefly soak. Afterwards, allow to dry completely.
Humidity: Medium to high (from 50%), good air movement is important.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1-2 times per month with our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 18-30 °C, briefly down to about 5 °C frost-free.
Note: Tillandsia 'Victoria Red Splendor' is ideal for sunny windowsills, airy mounts, or decorative containers. Its bright colors and reliable offset production make it an ideal choice for both beginners and advanced collectors.
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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.
