Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Aphids
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Inkberry
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Inkberry
Kakaopflanze
In French
Inkberry
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Inkberry
planta del cacao
In Greek
Inkberry
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Inkberry
planta do cacau
In Polish
inkberry
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Inkberry
Cocos herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Malvales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Inkberry and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Inkberry and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Inkberry and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Inkberry and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Inkberry and Cocoa Plant
Care of Inkberry and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and 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 Inkberry 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.