Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Grasses
Habitat
tropical environments
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Tan
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Black Aechmea and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.