Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Tan, Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Elliptic, toothed
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
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
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Not Available
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Chinese lantern
In German
Kakaopflanze
Lampionblume
In French
usine de cacao
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Chinese lantern
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Cocos herba
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern
Care of Cocoa Plant and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
