Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Wild
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
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
bees
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid 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.