Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
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
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, 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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Rock rose
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Zistrose
Kakaopflanze
In French
ciste
usine de cacao
In Spanish
jara
planta del cacao
In Greek
Rock Rose
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
esteva
planta do cacau
In Polish
skała róży
Kakao roślin
In Latin
CISTHOS
Cocos herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Rock rose and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Rock rose and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Cocoa Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Rock rose and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Rock rose and Cocoa Plant
Care of Rock rose and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose 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 Rock rose 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.