Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Nutmeg
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
जायफल
In German
Kakaopflanze
Muskatnuss
In French
usine de cacao
noix de muscade
In Spanish
planta del cacao
nuez moscada
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
noz-moscada
In Polish
Kakao roślin
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Cocos herba
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg
Care of Cocoa Plant and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.