Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Mexico, Central America
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Tamariske
Kakaopflanze
In French
tamarinier
usine de cacao
In Spanish
tamarisco
planta del cacao
In Greek
ταμαρίς
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
tamarisco
planta do cacau
In Polish
tamaryszek
Kakao roślin
In Latin
nemore
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Cocoa Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant
Care of Tamarisk and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk 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.