Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, 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
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Pineapple
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
अनानास
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Ananas
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Ananas
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Piña
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Ανανάς
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Ananas
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Pineapple
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Pineapple and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Black Aechmea season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Pineapple and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Pineapple and Black Aechmea
Care of Pineapple and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves 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 Pineapple 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.