Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
बिगोनिया
In German
Kakaopflanze
Begonie
In French
usine de cacao
Begonia
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Begonia
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Begônia
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Begonia
In Latin
Cocos herba
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Begonia
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Begonia Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Begonia are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Begonia
Care of Cocoa Plant and Begonia 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 Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.