Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Switchgrass
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Wet lands
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Flower Color
Indigo
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Panicum
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
panikom
कोको संयंत्र
In German
panikom
Kakaopflanze
In French
panikom
usine de cacao
In Spanish
panikom
planta del cacao
In Greek
Panicum
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Panicum
planta do cacau
In Polish
Panicum
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Panicum
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Panicum and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Cocoa Plant season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Panicum and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Panicum and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Cocoa Plant
Care of Panicum and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.