Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Aechmea
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Aechmea
Schwarze Birke
In French
Aechmea
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Aechmea
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Αιχμέα
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Aechmea
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Aechmea
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
-
Season and Care of Aechmea and Black Birch
Season and care of Aechmea and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Aechmea and Black Birch Physical Information
Aechmea and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Black Birch are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Black Birch
Care of Aechmea and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.