Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Kakaopflanze
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
usine de cacao
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Cocos herba
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Cocoa Plant and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.