Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Greener Pastures
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Grassland
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 3
12-1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
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
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done 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 Purple Lovegrass 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.