Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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
10-15
11-15
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Oblovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
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
Cucurbitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Byttneroideae
Properties of Chaco and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Cocoa Plant. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco 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 Chaco and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Chaco and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Chaco and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Cocoa Plant
Care of Chaco and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco 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 Chaco 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.