Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
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Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
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Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Euryops
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Euryops
In German
Kakaopflanze
Euryops
In French
usine de cacao
Euryops
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Euryops
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Euryops
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Euryops
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Euryops
In Latin
Cocos herba
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
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Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Euryops
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Euryops Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Euryops are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Euryops
Care of Cocoa Plant and Euryops 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 Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.