Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Herbs, Shrub
  
Origin
South America
  
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments
  
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
10-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
Pale White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Blue, White
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
  
Circular
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal distension
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
Dwarf Bamboo
  
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
अजवाइन
  
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
Ajowan
  
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
Ajowan
  
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
Trachyspermum ammi
  
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
aipo
  
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
seler
  
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
  
semina Carom
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Apiaceae
  
Genus
Aechmea
  
Trachyspermum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Apieae
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Apioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant
Care of Black Aechmea and Ajwain plant 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 Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.