Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
South America
  
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
  
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Blue, White
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
  
Purplish Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
  
Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
  
Blue Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
Rosa glauca
  
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
  
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
red leaved rose
  
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
Rotblatt-Rose
  
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
Róża czerwonawa
  
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
Róża czerwonawa
  
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
  
Rosa glauca
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Aechmea
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose
Care of Black Aechmea and Redleaf Rose 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 Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.