Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
TANACETUM balsamita
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Painted Daisy
In German
Kakaopflanze
gemalt Gänseblümchen
In French
usine de cacao
painted daisy
In Spanish
planta del cacao
margarita pintada
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
margarida pintada
In Polish
Kakao roślin
malowane stokrotka
In Latin
Cocos herba
picta primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Theobroma
Tanacetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Painted Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy
Care of Cocoa Plant and Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.