Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Broad, Unlobed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
THEOBROMA cacao
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
कोको संयंत्र
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Kakaopflanze
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
usine de cacao
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
planta del cacao
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
φυτό του κακάο
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
planta do cacau
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Kakao roślin
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Cocos herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Sterculiaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Theobroma
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Theobromeae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Byttneroideae
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Cocoa Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall 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 Matilija Poppy 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.