Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Hydrangea
In German
Kakaopflanze
Hortensie
In French
usine de cacao
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Cocos herba
Hibiscus
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Byttneroideae
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Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed
Care of Cocoa Plant and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.