Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Not Available
South America
Types
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
low mountains
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Upright
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average, Moist
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aconitum variegatum
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
बच्छनाभ
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Eisenhut
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
aconit
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
acónito
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
monkshood
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Aconitum
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
tojad
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
aconitum
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Delphinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Aconitum and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Aconitum and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Aconitum and Black Aechmea. Aconitum doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Aconitum does not have fragrant flowers. Aconitum has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness and Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aconitum and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aconitum and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Aconitum and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Aconitum and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aconitum season is Fall and Summer and Black Aechmea season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Aconitum is Moist and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Aconitum is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aconitum and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Aconitum and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Aconitum and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
Aconitum leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Aconitum and Black Aechmea
Care of Aconitum and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Black Aechmea pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.