Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Canada
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Kakaopflanze
Amerikanische Platane
In French
usine de cacao
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Cocos herba
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore
Care of Cocoa Plant and American Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.