Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Caribbean
South America
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
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
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Fuchsia
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Fuchsie
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Fuchsia
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Fucsia
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
φουξία
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Fuksja
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Fuchsia
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Fuchsia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Fuchsia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Fuchsia and Black Aechmea
Care of Fuchsia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots 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 Fuchsia 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.