Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
blau -Schwingel
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
bleu fétuque
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
azul festuca
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
azul festuca
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
blue Fescue
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Aechmea 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 Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Black Aechmea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea
Care of Blue Fescue and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.