Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Hillside, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
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
Average
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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
TABEBUIA rosea
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Mayflower, Pink Poui, Rosy Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
बसंत रानी
In German
Kakaopflanze
rosa poui
In French
usine de cacao
poui rose
In Spanish
planta del cacao
poui rosa
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
ροζ poui
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
poui rosa
In Polish
Kakao roślin
różowy poui
In Latin
Cocos herba
Pink poui
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bignoniaceae
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 Tabebuia rosea
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Tabebuia rosea is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Tabebuia rosea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia rosea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia rosea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia rosea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Tabebuia rosea Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Tabebuia rosea physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tabebuia rosea height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Tabebuia rosea are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Tabebuia rosea flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Tabebuia rosea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Tabebuia rosea
Care of Cocoa Plant and Tabebuia rosea 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 Tabebuia rosea 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 Tabebuia rosea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.