Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kakaopflanze
Red Maple Tree
In French
usine de cacao
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Cocos herba
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
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Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Red Maple Tree
Care of Cocoa Plant and Red Maple 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 Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.