Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
tropical environments
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Black Aechmea and Lovely Moth Orchid 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 Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.