Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Celosia
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Celosia
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Celosia
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Celosia
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Celosia
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Celosia
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Celosia
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
celosia
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Celosia
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Celosia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Celosia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Celosia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Celosia and Black Aechmea
Care of Celosia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Celosia 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.