Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Schefflera
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Schefflera
In German
Kakaopflanze
Schefflera
In French
usine de cacao
Schefflera
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Schefflera
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Schefflera
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Schefflera
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Schefflera
In Latin
Cocos herba
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Theobroma
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
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Properties of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Cocoa Plant and Schefflera. Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Cocoa Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocoa Plant and Schefflera Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Schefflera flower color:
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Care of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera
Care of Cocoa Plant and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.