Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
tropical environments
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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 Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
árbol del pan
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Arum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Breadfruit
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Breadfruit Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Breadfruit are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Breadfruit
Care of Black Aechmea and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.