Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Kakaopflanze
amerikanische Agave
In French
usine de cacao
Agave américaine
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Agave americana
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Agave americana
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Cocos herba
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and American Agave
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and American Agave Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and American Agave are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Cocoa Plant and American Agave
Care of Cocoa Plant and American Agave 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 American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.