Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ornamental
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Aster
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
एस्टर
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Astern
Kakaopflanze
In French
Aster
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Aster
planta del cacao
In Greek
αστήρ
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Aster
planta do cacau
In Polish
aster
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Aster
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Aster and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Aster and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Aster and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Aster and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Aster and Cocoa Plant
Care of Aster and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster 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 Aster 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.