Tillandsia jonesii
Tillandsia jonesii is a rarer species from the dry regions of Brazil, particularly from the state of Minas Gerais. It was described by botanical collectors in 1989 and is named after the American bromeliad researcher David Jones. Its delicate growth and filigree appearance make it a highlight in any collection.
Characteristics:
Tillandsia jonesii forms fine, delicate rosettes with thin, strongly grayish leaves covered in dense trichomes. It has a slightly branching growth habit and can form small groups. During the flowering season, it displays an upright inflorescence with delicate lavender to blue tubular flowers. Its overall appearance is very intricate and reminiscent of miniature forms of other xerophytic species.
Care Instructions:
Light: Very bright to full sun – it is adapted to a lot of light and thrives particularly well in direct sunlight.
Water: Lightly mist twice a week. Soaking baths only rarely, as it prefers dryness. Allow to dry thoroughly.
Humidity: Medium (40–60%) – a airy location is important, especially at higher temperatures. Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1–2 times a month with our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 18–30 °C, temperature tolerant – can also tolerate cooler phases for a short time (down to about 5 °C frost-free).
Note: Due to its slow growth and delicate appearance, it is particularly suited for enthusiasts of xerophytic miniature forms. Ideal for very bright window spots or in display cases with strong lighting.
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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.
