Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Brazil
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Abutilon
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Abutilon
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Abutilon
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Abutilon
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Abutilon
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Abutilon
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Abutilon
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Abutilon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Abutilon
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Abutilon Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Abutilon are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Abutilon
Care of Black Aechmea and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.