Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Canary Islands
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Bushy
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
AEONIUM haworthii
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Pinwheel
In German
Kakaopflanze
Windrad
In French
usine de cacao
moulinet
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Molinillo
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
pinwheel
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Pinwheel
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Wiatraczek
In Latin
Cocos herba
Pinwheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malvales
Saxifragales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Aeonieae
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinwheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Pinwheel is Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic.
Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Care of Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel
Care of Cocoa Plant and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.