Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
South America
Types
Quamash
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Not Available
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
केमाज़
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Camas
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Camas
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Camas
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Camas
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Camas
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Camas
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
camas
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Camas and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Camas and Black Aechmea. Camas doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Camas and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Camas and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Black Aechmea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Camas and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Camas and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Camas and Black Aechmea
Care of Camas and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done 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 Camas 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.