Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Not Available
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Ninebark
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Ninebark
In German
Kakaopflanze
Ninebark
In French
usine de cacao
Physocarpe
In Spanish
planta del cacao
ninebark
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
ninebark
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
ninebark
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Ninebark
In Latin
Cocos herba
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Neillieae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Ninebark
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ninebark is Not Available.
Cocoa Plant and Ninebark Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Ninebark are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Ninebark flower color: Not Available
- Ninebark leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cocoa Plant and Ninebark
Care of Cocoa Plant and Ninebark 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 Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.
