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0Aechmea chantinii (Carrière) Baker
- Accepted name
- Aechmea chantinii (Carrière) Baker
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Aechmea1
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, herbaceous, epiphytic bromeliad.
- Native distribution
- North Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.uncertain3
- Natural habitat
- Tropical, moist forest habitats. Primarily an epiphytic lifestyle, settling on the trunks and branches of trees.
- Height / growth form
- 30–90 cm tall, rosette-forming plant with a funnel-shaped growth. Stiff, leathery leaves are elongated with spiny edges. The leaves have silvery, transverse stripes and lighter patterns. The inflorescence rises from the center of the leaf rosette, featuring red bracts and yellow-red flowers.
- Flowering period
- Summer (based on horticultural observation). The exact flowering period in its natural range is not confirmed.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Evergreen, perennial plant. There is insufficient species-specific data on the exact timing of the species' natural growth and dormancy cycles.
- Ecology
- Epiphytic bromeliad. The rosette of leaves forms a central water reservoir that collects water. The plant flowers once, after which the mother plant gradually dies while developing offshoots around its base.
- Synonyms
- 2
3 synonyms
- Aechmea chantinii chantinii
- Billbergia chantinii Carrière
- Platyaechmea chantinii (Carrière) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Aechmea chantinii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblit) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q3242608 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Aechmea chantinii Variegata BotGardBln1105a.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Aechmea chantinii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Aechmea tip: Fill the leaf cup with rainwater and refresh it monthly so it doesn't stagnate.
Aechmea chantinii – what to know
Aechmea chantinii – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Aechmea. Native range: North Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Aechmea species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aechmea chantinii?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Aechmea chantinii need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Aechmea chantinii get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Aechmea chantinii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Aechmea chantinii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Aechmea: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Aechmea chantinii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q3242608 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Aechmea chantinii Variegata BotGardBln1105a.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Aechmea chantinii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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