Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
tropical environments
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
कोपु फूल
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Black Aechmea has thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Black Aechmea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.