Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Humid climates
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Dancing Bulb
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Dancing Bulb
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea
Care of Dancing Bulb and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done 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 Dancing Bulb 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.