Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Lemna minor
Habitat
tropical environments
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
duckweed
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Entengrütze
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
duckweed
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Rzęsa
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
duckweed
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Aechmea and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Duckweed. Black Aechmea has thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Duckweed
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Black Aechmea and Duckweed Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Duckweed are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Duckweed
Care of Black Aechmea and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.