Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
tropical environments
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, 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
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
CITRUS
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Citrus
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Citrus
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Citrus
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Citrus
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Cytrus
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
citrus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Citrus
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Citrus Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Citrus are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Citrus
Care of Black Aechmea and Citrus 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 Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.