Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Succulent
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
  
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Broad, Unlobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
  
THEOBROMA cacao
  
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
  
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
  
कोको संयंत्र
  
In German
Köcherbaum
  
Kakaopflanze
  
In French
Quiver Tree
  
usine de cacao
  
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
  
planta del cacao
  
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
  
φυτό του κακάο
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
  
planta do cacau
  
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
  
Kakao roślin
  
In Latin
pharetram ligno
  
Cocos herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Aloaceae
  
Sterculiaceae
  
Genus
Aloe
  
Theobroma
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Theobromeae
  
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
  
Byttneroideae
  
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant
Care of Quiver Tree and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning 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 Quiver Tree 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.