Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia, China, India, Japan
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Light
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
ascites
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
NA
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Epipremnum aureum
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Hunter's robe, Money plant
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
मनी प्लांट
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Geld-Anlage
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
usine de l'argent
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
planta de dinero
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
φυτό χρήματα
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
planta de dinheiro
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
pieniądze roślin
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
pecuniam herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Monstereae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Monsteroideae
Properties of Black Aechmea and Moneyplant
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Moneyplant? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Moneyplant. Black Aechmea has thorns and Moneyplant doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Moneyplant
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Moneyplant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Moneyplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moneyplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Moneyplant is Loamy while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moneyplant is Neutral.
Black Aechmea and Moneyplant Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Moneyplant are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Moneyplant flower color: White
- Moneyplant leaf color: Yellow
Care of Black Aechmea and Moneyplant
Care of Black Aechmea and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.