Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, 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
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
तामरिस्क
In German
Kakaopflanze
Tamariske
In French
usine de cacao
tamarinier
In Spanish
planta del cacao
tamarisco
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
tamarisco
In Polish
Kakao roślin
tamaryszek
In Latin
Cocos herba
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk
Care of Cocoa Plant and Tamarisk 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 Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.