Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
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Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
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Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Type of Soil
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Well drained
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Aechmea
Chrysanthemums
In German
Aechmea
Chrysanthemen
In French
Aechmea
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Aechmea
Crisantemos
In Greek
Αιχμέα
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Crisântemos
In Polish
Aechmea
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Aechmea
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aechmea
Chrysanthemum
Tribe
Bromelieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Aechmea and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Aechmea and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Aechmea and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Aechmea and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Aechmea flower color:
Aechmea leaf color:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aechmea and Chrysanthemum
Care of Aechmea and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.