Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Rocky areas
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DYCKIA remotiflora
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Dyckia
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Not Available
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Dyckia
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Dyckia
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Dyckia
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
dyckia
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Dyckia
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
dyckia
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
dyckia
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Dyckia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Dyckia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Dyckia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dyckia is Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dyckia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Dyckia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Dyckia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Dyckia flower color: Orange
Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Dyckia and Black Aechmea
Care of Dyckia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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.