Tillandsia Wavy Wonder
Tillandsia 'Wavy Wonder' is a decorative hybrid with strikingly wavy foliage. The exact parentage is not officially documented, but characteristics such as the curly leaves and compact growth form suggest a cross between Tillandsia streptophylla or T. caput-medusae and a soft-leaved species.
The name "Wavy Wonder" refers to the characteristically wavy leaves.
Characteristics:
This variety forms a compact rosette with silvery-green, softly textured leaves that curl noticeably at the tips—especially when kept dry. The flower spike is upright with pink to reddish bracts from which violet tubular flowers emerge. After flowering, it reliably produces several offsets. Overall, the plant is both robust and decorative.
Care instructions:
Light: Bright to sunny, ideal locations are those with morning or evening sun.
Water: Mist generously 2-3 times a week or briefly submerge. Allow to dry completely afterward.
Humidity: Medium to high (from 50%), good air circulation is required.
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 'Wavy Wonder' is a true eye-catcher in airy arrangements or on decorative branch pieces. The curly leaves are particularly highlighted when the plant is kept slightly drier. Ideal for collectors who appreciate unusual leaf shapes.
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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.
