Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Fullers Karde
Kakaopflanze
In French
Cardère à foulon
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
planta del cacao
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
planta do cacau
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Cocos herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malvales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Byttneroideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning 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 Fuller's Teasel 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.