Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Aromatic herb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
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
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Kakaopflanze
Majoran
In French
usine de cacao
marjolaine
In Spanish
planta del cacao
mejorana
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
manjerona
In Polish
Kakao roślin
słodki majeranek
In Latin
Cocos herba
amaracus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.