Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Brazil
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available, White
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
gold medallion tree
In German
Kakaopflanze
gold medallion tree
In French
usine de cacao
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
planta del cacao
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Cocos herba
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla. Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Cocoa Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Cocoa Plant and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.