Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Kakaopflanze
Sellerie Kohl
In French
usine de cacao
céleri chou
In Spanish
planta del cacao
apio col
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
aipo couve
In Polish
Kakao roślin
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Cocos herba
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Theobromeae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
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Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Celery Cabbage
Care of Cocoa Plant and Celery 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.