Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
एलोविरा
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Aloe Vera
Kakaopflanze
In French
Aloe vera
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Aloe vera
planta del cacao
In Greek
Αλόη
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
planta do cacau
In Polish
Aloes
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Cocos herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Aloaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant
Care of Aloe Vera and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Aloe Vera 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.