Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
India
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Green, Reddish Plum
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 Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
Water Spinach
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
Water Spinach
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Water Spinach
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Aechmea and Water Spinach Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Water Spinach are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Water Spinach
Care of Black Aechmea and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.