Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
subtropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-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 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
Myrmecophila
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
schomburgkia
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
schomburgkia
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
schomburgkia
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
schomburgkia
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
schomburgkia
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
schomburgkia
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
schomburgkia
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Aechmea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea
Care of Schomburgkia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia 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.