Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Gold, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Aphids, codling moth, mussel scale, Red spider mite, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, bowel syndrome, Cancer, constipation, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Diarrhea, gallstones, Healthy teeth, hemorrhoids, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
MALUS domestica 'Royal Gala'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Apple, Eating Apple, Royal Gala Apple
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Royal Gala Apple
In German
Kakaopflanze
Royal Gala Apfel
In French
usine de cacao
Royal Gala d'Apple
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Manzana Royal Gala
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Royal Gala της Apple
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Maçã Royal Gala
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Royal Gala jabłko
In Latin
Cocos herba
Regia Schola Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Royal Gala Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Royal Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Royal Gala Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Royal Gala Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Royal Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple
Care of Cocoa Plant and Royal Gala Apple 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 Royal Gala Apple 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 Royal Gala Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.