Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
तरकश ट्री
In German
Kakaopflanze
Köcherbaum
In French
usine de cacao
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
Cocos herba
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree
Care of Cocoa Plant and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.