Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
California
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Matilija Poppy
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Matilija Poppy
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Matilija amapola
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy. Black Aechmea has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy
Care of Black Aechmea and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.