Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
लीची
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Lychee
Kakaopflanze
In French
Lychee
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Lychee
planta del cacao
In Greek
λίτσι
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
lichia
planta do cacau
In Polish
Lychee
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Lychee
Cocos herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Lychee and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Lychee and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Lychee and Cocoa Plant
Care of Lychee and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.