Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Century plant
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
रामबांस
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Agave
Kakaopflanze
In French
Agave
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Agave
planta del cacao
In Greek
Agave
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Agave
planta do cacau
In Polish
Agawa
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Agave
Cocos herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Agavaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Byttneroideae
Properties of Agave and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Agave and Cocoa Plant. Agave doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cocoa Plant 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 Agave and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Agave and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Agave and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Agave and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Agave and Cocoa Plant
Care of Agave and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning 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 Agave 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.