Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
शतावर
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Gemüsespargel
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Asperge
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Asparagus
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
σπαράγγι
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Asparagus
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Asparagus
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Asparagus and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Asparagus and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Asparagus and Black Aechmea
Care of Asparagus and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage 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 Asparagus 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.