Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
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
Do not water excessively
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Mulga
In German
Kakaopflanze
Mulga
In French
usine de cacao
Mulga
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Mulga
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
mulga
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Mulga
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Mulga
In Latin
Cocos herba
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree
Care of Cocoa Plant and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
