Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
शकरकन्द
In German
Kakaopflanze
Süßkartoffel
In French
usine de cacao
Patate douce
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Batata-doce
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Cocos herba
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Cocoa Plant and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Potato Vine 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 Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.