Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
  
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
Dry areas, Open scrub
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
  
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, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
  
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
  
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
  
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
  
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
  
In German
Kakaopflanze
  
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
  
In French
usine de cacao
  
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
  
In Spanish
planta del cacao
  
Toscana azul Romero
  
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
  
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
  
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
  
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
  
In Polish
Kakao roślin
  
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
  
In Latin
Cocos herba
  
Tusci Rosemary blue
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Sterculiaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Theobroma
  
Rosmarinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Theobromeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Cocoa Plant and Tuscan Blue Rosemary 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 Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.