Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Humid climates, Well Drained
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Bulbophyllum
plant
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Bulbophyllum
plante
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
bulbophyllum
planta
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Bulbophyllum
plantar
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Bulbophyllum
roślina
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Bulbophyllum
herba
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Bulbophyllum
Aechmea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea. Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Bulbophyllum does not have fragrant flowers. Bulbophyllum 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 Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbophyllum season is Fall and Black Aechmea season is Fall. The type of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbophyllum is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea
Care of Bulbophyllum and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bulbophyllum 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.