Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
Dermititis
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
-
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Black Oak
In Hindi
Aechmea
Black Oak Tree
In German
Aechmea
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
Aechmea
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
Aechmea
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Αιχμέα
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Aechmea
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Aechmea
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bromelieae
Cherokee
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Aechmea and Black Oak
Season and care of Aechmea and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Aechmea and Black Oak Physical Information
Aechmea and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Black Oak are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Black Oak
Care of Aechmea and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.