Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, Asia
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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 a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
बैंगन
In German
Kakaopflanze
Aubergine
In French
usine de cacao
Aubergine
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Berenjena
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Berinjela
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Bakłażan
In Latin
Cocos herba
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Eggplant
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Eggplant Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Eggplant are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Eggplant
Care of Cocoa Plant and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.