Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Hillside, Roadsides
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Compound
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
General garden fertilizer
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Spider mites
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TABEBUIA rosea
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Mayflower, Pink Poui, Rosy Trumpet Tree
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
बसंत रानी
कोको संयंत्र
In German
rosa poui
Kakaopflanze
In French
poui rose
usine de cacao
In Spanish
poui rosa
planta del cacao
In Greek
ροζ poui
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
poui rosa
planta do cacau
In Polish
różowy poui
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Pink poui
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia rosea season is Spring and Cocoa Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Tabebuia rosea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia rosea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia rosea height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Tabebuia rosea flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Tabebuia rosea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant
Care of Tabebuia rosea and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia rosea 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 Tabebuia rosea 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.