Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
  
Blue, White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Spine-edged leaves
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
  
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
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
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
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Confusion, Headache
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
  
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
Common Name
Angel's Trumpet
  
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Brugmansia
  
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
In German
Brugmansia
  
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
In French
Brugmansia
  
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
In Spanish
Brugmansia
  
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
In Greek
Brugmansia
  
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
Brugmansia
  
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
In Polish
Brugmansia
  
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
In Latin
Brugmansia
  
niger Nidularium
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Poales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Brugmansia
  
Aechmea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Datureae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brugmansia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Brugmansia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Brugmansia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brugmansia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Brugmansia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Brugmansia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Brugmansia and Black Aechmea
Care of Brugmansia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Brugmansia 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.