Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
China
  
South America
  
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
  
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Blue, White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Spine-edged leaves
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
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
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Gardenia
  
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
Common Name
Gardenia
  
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Gardenia
  
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
In German
Gardenie
  
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
In French
Gardénia
  
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
In Spanish
Gardenia
  
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
In Greek
γαρδένια
  
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
gardênia
  
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
In Polish
Gardenia
  
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
In Latin
Gardenia
  
niger Nidularium
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Poales
  
Family
Rubiaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Gardenia
  
Aechmea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Gardenieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Gardenia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Gardenia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Black Aechmea season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Gardenia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Gardenia and Black Aechmea
Care of Gardenia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Gardenia 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.