Theobroma Cacao
Real Chocolate Tree (theobroma cacao) – Grow your own Chocolate at home! A small, tropical evergreen, up to 25 feet, with thick, oblong-oval, leaves. In a 24” container, kept trimmed to 6′ this tree often produces 5 to 10 pods annually. The cacao “beans” are produced in large, angular orange-reddish capsules, up to a foot long and 4 inches diameter. The capsule rind is thick, hard and leathery. The capsules grow along the trunk and main branches. The beans, or seeds, about an inch across, range from 20 to 40 per capsule, and are embedded in an acid, fleshy pulp. After removal from the capsule, the beans are washed or fermented to remove the mucilaginous pulp. Chocolate is the sweetened or unsweetened product of the roasted and ground beans, with most of the fat retained.
Theo may be stressed from his journey from our home to yours, so make sure to give him time to acclimate to his new location before putting him in full sun.
About This Plant
Genus: Theobroma Pot Size: He’s In A 2″ Square Includes: 1 Theo With Pot Ships By: UPS Ships From: Florida USA Shipping Rate: Click Tab Above
Info. & Recommendations
Date of Birth: 4/14/22 Light: 60-85% Soil: Rich Organic Mix Fertilizer: Slow Time Released Water: When Dry to Touch Dislikes: Wet Feet Likes: 65-90°F Outdoor Zone: 9b-10b Pot Size: 10″-24″ w/Drain Holes Indoors: Locate Near Natural Light Faux Light: Grow Light Full Spectrum Needs: A Caring Home
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