Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
western red lily
Habitat
tropical environments
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, White
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chocolate, Silver
Light 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 and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous to cats
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
LILIUM philadelphicum
Common Name
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
In Hindi
Black Aechmea
Plant
wood lily
In German
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
Lilium philadelphicum
In French
Noir Aechmea
Plante
Lilium philadelphicum
In Spanish
negro de Aechmea
Planta
lirio de madera
In Greek
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
ξύλο κρίνος
In Portuguese
preto Aechmea
Plantar
wood lily
In Polish
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
lilia drewna
In Latin
niger Nidularium
planta
wood lily
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Aechmea and Wood Lily
Season and care of Black Aechmea and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Black Aechmea and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Aechmea is Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Lily is Neutral.
Black Aechmea and Wood Lily Physical Information
Black Aechmea and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Aechmea and Wood Lily are as follows:
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
- Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Aechmea and Wood Lily
Care of Black Aechmea and Wood 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 Wood Lily 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 Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.