Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Hydrangea
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Hortensie
Kakaopflanze
In French
Hortensia
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta del cacao
In Greek
υδραγεία
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
planta do cacau
In Polish
Hortensja
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cocos herba
Family
Lamiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Byttneroideae
Properties of Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant
Care of Bugleweed and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.