Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chocolate, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chocolate, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
White Sapote
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
White Sapote
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
White Sapote
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
White Sapote
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
White Sapote
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
White Sapote
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
White Sapote
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
White Sapote
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and White Sapote
Season and care of Black Aechmea and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Aechmea and White Sapote Physical Information
Black Aechmea and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and White Sapote are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Aechmea and White Sapote
Care of Black Aechmea and White Sapote 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 White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.