Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Coastal Regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial 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 Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
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 Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.