Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
South America
  
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
  
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, Gray Green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Chocolate, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Spine-edged leaves
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early 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?
Seedlings, Sets
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
Neutral
  
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
  
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
प्याज
  
Black Aechmea
Plant
  
In German
Zwiebel
  
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
  
In French
Oignon
  
Noir Aechmea
Plante
  
In Spanish
Cebolla
  
negro de Aechmea
Planta
  
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
  
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
Cebola
  
preto Aechmea
Plantar
  
In Polish
Cebula
  
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
  
In Latin
cepa
  
niger Nidularium
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Poales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Allium
  
Aechmea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Allieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Allioideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of White Onion and Black Aechmea
Season and care of White Onion and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Black Aechmea season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Black Aechmea Physical Information
White Onion and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Black Aechmea are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of White Onion and Black Aechmea
Care of White Onion and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering 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 White Onion 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.