Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not avaialable
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Hillside
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold
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
Oblong
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Golden Delicious'
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Apple, Golden Delicious Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Golden Delicious
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Golden Delicious
Kakaopflanze
In French
Golden Delicious
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Golden Delicious
planta del cacao
In Greek
Golden Delicious
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Golden Delicious
planta do cacau
In Polish
Jabłoń domowa 'Golden Delicious'
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Golden Delicious
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Delicious season is Spring and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Delicious is Clay, Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Delicious is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Delicious height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Golden Delicious flower color: White
Golden Delicious leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant
Care of Golden Delicious and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Delicious pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Golden Delicious 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.