Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Tropical Forests
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
willow acacia
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Weiden Akazie
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
saule acacia
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
acacia sauce
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
lignis salices
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is Not Available and Black Aechmea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea
Care of Willow Acacia and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia 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.