Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
South America
  
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Blue, White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Spine-edged leaves
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, 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
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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 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, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Epidendrum
  
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
In German
Epidendrum
  
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
In French
Epidendrum
  
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
In Spanish
Epidendrum
  
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
In Greek
Epidendrum
  
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
  
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
In Polish
Epidendrum
  
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
In Latin
Epidendrum
  
niger Nidularium
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Not Available
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Poales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Coilostylis
  
Aechmea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Epidendrum and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Epidendrum and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Epidendrum and Black Aechmea
Care of Epidendrum and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.