Tillandsia murorum
epiphytic Tillandsia from the cloud forests of South America. It requires no soil, thrives well in bright locations, and absorbs moisture through its leaves.
Tillandsia murorum is a rare species from the cloud forests of Central America, particularly from Guatemala and neighboring regions. It grows epiphytically at higher elevations and was described by L.B. Smith in 1941.
The name "murorum" refers to its frequent occurrence on rock or wall edges (lat. murus = wall).
Characteristics:
Tillandsia murorum forms loosely spread rosettes with long, narrow, green to gray-green leaves that are slightly curved and thinly scaled. The robust, upright inflorescence bears conspicuous red to purple bracts, from which violet-blue tubular flowers emerge. The flowering period usually falls in spring.
Care Instructions:
Light: Bright to semi-shady – no direct midday sun, but plenty of diffuse light.
Water: Spray 3–4 times a week or occasionally soak. Afterwards, allow to dry well.
Humidity: High (60–80%) – ideal for moist, well-ventilated environments like display cases.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, fertilize 1–2 times a month with our special bromeliad or orchid fertilizer in diluted form.
Temperature: 16–26 °C – sensitive to dryness and cold, always keep frost-free.
Note: Tillandsia murorum prefers a humid environment with high air circulation and is particularly suitable for experienced caretakers or for permanently moist locations with a stable microclimate.
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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.
