Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
South America
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Coastal Regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
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
Needle like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Black Aechmea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea
Care of Arching Brassia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Arching Brassia 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.