Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
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, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SATUREJA montana
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Winter Savory
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Winter Savory
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Winter-Bohnenkraut
Kakaopflanze
In French
Winter Savory
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Satureja montana
planta del cacao
In Greek
Satureja montana
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Segurelha-das-montanhas
planta do cacau
In Polish
Cząber górski
Kakao roślin
In Latin
winter savory
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
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 Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant
Care of Winter Savory and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Winter Savory 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.