Cocoa Plant

Bird Cherry

About Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry

Cocoa Plant

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-153-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,500.00 cm

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm600.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Dark Green, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broad, Unlobed

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diabetes, Diarrhea

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

THEOBROMA cacao

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

कोको संयंत्र

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Kakaopflanze

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

usine de cacao

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

planta del cacao

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

φυτό του κακάο

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

planta do cacau

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Kakao roślin

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Cocos herba

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Rosales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Theobroma

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Theobromeae

Acacieae

Subfamily

Byttneroideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

22100

1 27800

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Properties of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry. Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Cocoa Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry

Care of Cocoa Plant and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.