Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
South America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
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 or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Sikalemen
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Zyklamen
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Cyclamen
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Ciclamen
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Cíclame
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Cyklamen
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Cyclamen
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Black Aechmea and Cyclamen Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Cyclamen are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Cyclamen
Care of Black Aechmea and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.