Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
AERIDES houlletiana
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Aerides
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Aerides
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Aerides
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Aerides
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Αέρηδες
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Aerides
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Aerides
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Aerides
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Aerides
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aerides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aerides is Not Available.
Black Aechmea and Aerides Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Aerides are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Aechmea and Aerides
Care of Black Aechmea and Aerides 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 Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.