Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Magenta, Violet
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
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Macaw
In German
Kakaopflanze
Ara
In French
usine de cacao
ara
In Spanish
planta del cacao
guacamayo
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
μακώ
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
arara
In Polish
Kakao roślin
ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cocoa Plant and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Cocoa Plant and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Cocoa Plant and Macaw. Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Cocoa Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea and Macaw has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cocoa Plant and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Macaw
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Macaw Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Macaw are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Macaw
Care of Cocoa Plant and Macaw 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 Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.