Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, old gardens
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
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
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?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
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
Average
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, Apply N-P-K
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STYRAX japonicus
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Japanese Snowbell
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Japanese Snowbell
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Japanese Snowbell
Kakaopflanze
In French
Japanese Snowbell
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Japanese Snowbell
planta del cacao
In Greek
Japanese Snowbell
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Japanese Snowbell
planta do cacau
In Polish
Japanese Snowbell
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Japanese Snowbell
Cocos herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Styracaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Snowbell 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 Japanese Snowbell 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.