Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, 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
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, 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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
lirio oriental
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Oriental Lily
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Oriental Lily
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily. Black Aechmea has thorns and Oriental Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oriental Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily
Care of Black Aechmea and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.