Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Eulalia
In German
Kakaopflanze
Eulalia
In French
usine de cacao
Eulalia
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Eulalia
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Eulalia
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Eulalia
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Eulalia
In Latin
Cocos herba
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Eulalia
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Eulalia Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Eulalia are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Eulalia
Care of Cocoa Plant and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.