Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Japan
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
hakone grass
In German
Kakaopflanze
Hakone Gras
In French
usine de cacao
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
planta del cacao
hierba Hakone
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Hakone grama
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Cocos herba
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass
Care of Cocoa Plant and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass pruning is done 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 Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.