Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Central America
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Habitat
tropical environments
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Brown, 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
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
BRASSIA arcuigera
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Arching Brassia plant
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Arching Brassia Pflanze
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
plante Arching Brassia
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
planta de arqueo Brassia
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
planta arqueamento Brassia
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Wyginając Brassia roślin
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Curva Brassia herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia
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Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arching Brassia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Arching Brassia is while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arching Brassia is .
Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
- Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia
Care of Black Aechmea and Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia pruning is done . In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.