Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
tropical environments
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea
Care of Black Aechmea and Black Aechmea 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 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. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.