Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South America
  
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
  
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
  
tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
  
Blue, White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Tubular
  
Spine-edged leaves
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
  
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
Common Name
Bougainvillea
  
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
  
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
In German
Bougainvillea
  
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
In French
Bougainvilliers
  
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
  
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
In Greek
Bougainvillea
  
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
  
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
In Polish
Bugenwilli
  
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
In Latin
Bougainvillea
  
niger Nidularium
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Poales
  
Family
Nyctaginaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Bougainvillea
  
Aechmea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea
Care of Bougainvillea and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth 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 Bougainvillea 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.