Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Artichoke
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Artichoke
In German
Kakaopflanze
Artischocke
In French
usine de cacao
Artichaut
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Alcachofa
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Alcachofra
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Karczoch
In Latin
Cocos herba
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Theobromeae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Artichoke
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Cocoa Plant and Artichoke Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Artichoke are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cocoa Plant and Artichoke
Care of Cocoa Plant and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.