Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
South America
  
Types
Not available
  
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
  
tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Blue, White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Spine-edged leaves
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
slow-release fertilizers
  
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
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
  
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
Common Name
Snow Bush
  
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
  
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
In German
Schnee Bush
  
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
In French
neige Bush
  
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
In Spanish
nieve Bush
  
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
  
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
  
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
  
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
  
niger Nidularium
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Poales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Breynia
  
Aechmea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Snow Bush and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Snow Bush and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Snow Bush and Black Aechmea
Care of Snow Bush and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.