{"product_id":"aechmea-black-chantinii-bromeliad","title":"Aechmea chantinii 'Black' – Amazonian Zebra Bromeliad for Vivariums | India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAechmea chantinii 'Black' is one of the most dramatic bromeliads you can grow — bold, dark, near-black leaves crossed with silvery bands, built for a statement vivarium or terrarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Known as the amazonian zebra plant, it is a humidity-lover that looks spectacular against wood and stone hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light keeps the dark banding strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in high humidity — ideal for closed setups and vivariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the central cup filled with clean water; mist regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e happy indoors across India year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it thrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural showpiece for rainforest-style vivariums and large terrariums, or the planted land zone of a paludarium. Its water-holding cup suits dart-frog vivariums. Grow it emersed, above the waterline — it is not an aquatic plant and must not be submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you will love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew plants add this much drama. The dark, banded foliage makes every other plant around it pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the chantinii need a lot of care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — give it warmth, humidity and water in the central cup and it largely looks after itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it go underwater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It grows in the humid land\/emersed section, above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/terrarium-paludarium-plants\"\u003eTerrarium \u0026amp; Paludarium Plants\u003c\/a\u003e range, shipped live across India.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44512740278314,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9238\/5322\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-27123649.png?v=1782544025","url":"https:\/\/fishbazaarr.in\/products\/aechmea-black-chantinii-bromeliad","provider":"Fish Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}