Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
it is a type of cabbage
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Kakaopflanze
Rotkohl
In French
usine de cacao
Chou rouge
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Repollo rojo
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Cocos herba
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage
Care of Cocoa Plant and Red Cabbage 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 Red Cabbage 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 Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.