Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
कोको संयंत्र
In German
penstemon parryi
Kakaopflanze
In French
penstemon parryi
usine de cacao
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
planta del cacao
In Greek
penstemon parryi
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
planta do cacau
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.