Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
tropical environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral, 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, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
LILIUM
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Lily
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
लिली
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Lilie
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Lis
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
Lirio
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Lírio
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Lilia
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
lilium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily
Care of Black Aechmea and Trumpet Lily 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 Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.