Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Wild gardens
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
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
SATUREJA montana
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Winter Savory
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Winter Savory
In German
Kakaopflanze
Winter-Bohnenkraut
In French
usine de cacao
Winter Savory
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Satureja montana
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Satureja montana
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Segurelha-das-montanhas
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Cząber górski
In Latin
Cocos herba
winter savory
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lamiaceae
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 Winter Savory
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Winter Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Winter Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Winter Savory Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Winter Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Winter Savory are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Winter Savory
Care of Cocoa Plant and Winter Savory 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 Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.