Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
  
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Epigeal, Hypogeal
  
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
  
Reniform
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
reseeds, root cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Kidney Disease
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Beans
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
Basketary, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
  
COTYLEDON
  
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
  
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
  
बीजपत्र
  
In German
Kakaopflanze
  
Cotyledon
  
In French
usine de cacao
  
Cotyledon
  
In Spanish
planta del cacao
  
Cotyledon
  
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
  
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
  
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
  
Cotyledon
  
In Polish
Kakao roślin
  
Liścień
  
In Latin
Cocos herba
  
Cotyledon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Sterculiaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Theobroma
  
Cotyledon L.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Theobromeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon
Care of Cocoa Plant and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.