Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
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
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
AERIDES quinquevulnera
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
आर्किड
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Orchidee
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Orchidée
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Orquídea
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Orquídea
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Orchidea
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Orchid
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Orchid
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid is Not Available.
Black Aechmea and Orchid Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Orchid are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
- Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Orchid
Care of Black Aechmea and 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 Orchid 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 Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.