Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Ice Plant
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Eis-Anlage
Kakaopflanze
In French
Ice Plant
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
planta del cacao
In Greek
Plant Ice
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
planta do cacau
In Polish
Ice roślin
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Ice plant
Cocos herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Aizoaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant
Care of Ice Plant and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed 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 Ice Plant 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.