Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Acacia
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Acacia
In German
Kakaopflanze
Acacia
In French
usine de cacao
Acacia
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Acacia
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Acacia
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Acacia
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Acacia
In Latin
Cocos herba
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Theobromeae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cocoa Plant and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Cocoa Plant and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Cocoa Plant and Acacia. Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Cocoa Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea and Acacia has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea. 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 Cocoa Plant and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Acacia
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Acacia Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Acacia are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Acacia
Care of Cocoa Plant and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.