Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Abutilon
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Abutilon
Kakaopflanze
In French
Abutilon
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Abutilon
planta del cacao
In Greek
Abutilon
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Abutilon
planta do cacau
In Polish
Abutilon
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Abutilon
Cocos herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Abutilon and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Abutilon and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Abutilon and Cocoa Plant
Care of Abutilon and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.