Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Kakaopflanze
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
usine de cacao
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Kakao roślin
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Cocos herba
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Cocoa Plant and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.