Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Breadfruit
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kakaopflanze
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
usine de cacao
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
planta del cacao
árbol del pan
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Cocos herba
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Theobroma
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit
Care of Cocoa Plant and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
