Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
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
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose 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
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Ayers Birne
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Ayers Poire
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Ayers pera
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Ayers Pear
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Black Aechmea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea
Care of Ayers Pear and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Ayers Pear 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.