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