Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Cold Regions
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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, Butterflies
-
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Kakaopflanze
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
planta del cacao
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
planta do cacau
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Byttneroideae
Properties of Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant. Black Raspberry has thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Cocoa Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant
Care of Black Raspberry and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Black Raspberry 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.