Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
सीताफल
In German
Kakaopflanze
Zuckerapfel
In French
usine de cacao
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Pinha
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Cocos herba
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple. Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Cocoa Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Diabetes and Diarrhea and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Sugar Apple
Care of Cocoa Plant and Sugar 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
