Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
जरुल
In German
Kakaopflanze
Königinblume
In French
usine de cacao
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Banabá Plant
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Cocos herba
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Theobroma
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Pride of India
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Pride of India Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Pride of India are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Pride of India
Care of Cocoa Plant and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.