Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
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
Oblong elliptic
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Kakaopflanze
In French
candélabre primevère
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
planta del cacao
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
planta do cacau
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Kakao roślin
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.