Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
S. undulata , Laelias
Habitat
tropical environments
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
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
Myrmecophila
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Orchid, Schomburgkia
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
schomburgkia
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
schomburgkia
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
schomburgkia
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
schomburgkia
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
schomburgkia
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
schomburgkia
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
schomburgkia
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
schomburgkia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Schomburgkia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia
Wondering what are the properties of Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia? We provide you with everything About Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia. Black Aechmea has thorns and Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns. Also Black Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schomburgkia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Schomburgkia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schomburgkia is Not Available.
Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
- Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia
Care of Black Aechmea and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.