Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Not available
Habitat
tropical environments
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
candelabra
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Kandelaber
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
candélabre
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Candelabra
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Candelabra
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
świeczniki
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
candelabra
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Black Aechmea and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Candelabra. Black Aechmea has thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Candelabra
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Candelabra Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Candelabra are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Aechmea and Candelabra
Care of Black Aechmea and Candelabra 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 Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.