Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
11
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart-shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Food Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
गोभी
In German
Kakaopflanze
Kohl
In French
usine de cacao
chou
In Spanish
planta del cacao
repollo
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
λάχανο
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
repolho
In Polish
Kakao roślin
kapusta
In Latin
Cocos herba
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
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Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Cabbage
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Cabbage Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Cabbage are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Cabbage
Care of Cocoa Plant and Cabbage 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 Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.