Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Peanut
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
मूंगफली
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Erdnuss
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Cacahuète
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Maní
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Amendoim
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Arachid
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Peanut
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Peanut
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Black Aechmea and Peanut Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Peanut are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Black Aechmea and Peanut
Care of Black Aechmea and Peanut 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 Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.