Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Marigold
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
गेंदा
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Ringelblume
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Souci
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Caléndula
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
κατιφές
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Malmequer
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Nogietek
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Caltha
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Marigold
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Marigold Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Marigold are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Marigold
Care of Black Aechmea and Marigold 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.