Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
China
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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 in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Rosa henryi
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Rosa henryi
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Rosa henryi
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Rosa henryi
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Rosa henryi
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Rosa henryi
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Rosa henryi
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Rosa henryi
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Rosa henryi
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Rosa henryi
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi. Black Aechmea has thorns and Rosa Henryi doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rosa Henryi 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 Rosa Henryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rosa Henryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Rosa Henryi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rosa Henryi is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Rosa Henryi height is 100.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Rosa Henryi flower color: White
- Rosa Henryi leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi
Care of Black Aechmea and Rosa Henryi 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 Rosa Henryi 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 Rosa Henryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.