Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Kakaopflanze
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
usine de cacao
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Cocos herba
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak
Care of Cocoa Plant and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.