Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Japan
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
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
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
hakone grass
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Hakone Gras
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
hierba Hakone
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Hakone grama
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Hakone trawa
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Hakone herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass
Care of Black Aechmea and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.