Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
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
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
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
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Byttneroideae
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Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Chaco
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Chaco Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Chaco are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Chaco
Care of Cocoa Plant and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.