Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not available
  
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
  
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 Yellow, Brown
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Broad, Unlobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
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
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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, fertilize in growing season
  
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
  
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
  
THEOBROMA cacao
  
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
  
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
  
In Hindi
Tibetan cowslip
  
कोको संयंत्र
  
In German
Tibet-Primel
  
Kakaopflanze
  
In French
Kauslip tibétain
  
usine de cacao
  
In Spanish
Primula florindae
  
planta del cacao
  
In Greek
Primula florindae
  
φυτό του κακάο
  
In Portuguese
cowslip tibetana
  
planta do cacau
  
In Polish
tybetański cowslip
  
Kakao roślin
  
In Latin
Primula florindae
  
Cocos herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Sterculiaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Theobroma
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Theobromeae
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Byttneroideae
  
Season and Care of Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tibetan cowslip season is Summer and Cocoa Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip 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.