Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Kakaopflanze
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
usine de cacao
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Cocos herba
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Cocoa Plant and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.