Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Orange
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
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Partial shade
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Dracaena
In German
Kakaopflanze
Dracaena
In French
usine de cacao
Dracaena
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Dracaena
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Dracena
In Latin
Cocos herba
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Dracaena
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Dracaena Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Dracaena are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Dracaena
Care of Cocoa Plant and Dracaena 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 Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.