Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
South America
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
miniature orchid
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Pleione
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Pleione
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Pleione
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
miniature orchid
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
miniature orchid
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea
Care of Miniature Orchid and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature 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.