Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
River side
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Eukalyptus
Kakaopflanze
In French
Eucalyptus
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Eucalipto
planta del cacao
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
planta do cacau
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Theobroma
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Byttneroideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant
Care of Eucalyptus and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.