Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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 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
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, Humidity, Moisture
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, Borders
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
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA fasciata
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
urn plant
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Urne Anlage
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
plante urn
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
planta de urna
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
λάρνακα φυτό
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
planta de urna
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
urna roślin
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
urn herba
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Urn Plant and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Urn Plant and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Urn Plant and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Urn Plant is Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Urn Plant is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Urn Plant and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Urn Plant and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Urn Plant and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Urn Plant and Black Aechmea
Care of Urn Plant and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Urn Plant 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 Urn Plant 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.