Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
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, 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
ANANAS
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Pineapple
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
अनानास
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Ananas
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Ananas
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Piña
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Abacaxi
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Ananas
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Pineapple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Pineapple
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Black Aechmea and Pineapple Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Pineapple are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Black Aechmea and Pineapple
Care of Black Aechmea and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.