Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
कोको संयंत्र
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Kakaopflanze
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
usine de cacao
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
planta del cacao
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
planta do cacau
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Cocoa Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Cocoa Plant has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant
Care of Poison Sumac and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.