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Theobroma bicolor, White cacao, Macambo, Motelo

Theobroma bicolor

White cacao, Macambo, Motelo
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Central and South America
USDA Zone: 10-12?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEdible plantUltra tropical plant. Minimal temperature 55FFlood tolerant plant

Tree to 12 m. Fruit ellipsoid, 15-20 x 10-11 cm, 0.5-3 kg, gray or greenish before maturity, yellow or yellowish brown at maturity; aril cream to yellow.

This fast growing tree has a small canopy, and can be intercropped with many tree species. It prefers alluvial soils and tolerates minimal flooding. Some seem adapted to deep and prolonged flooding. Macambo also does well in upland environments. The tree slowly increases in size as it ages, and can be very productive. It coppices fairly well, and can produce fruit at times when other fruits are scarce.

Aril eaten fresh or used to prepare juice or ice creams. Traditionally mixed with achiote (Bixa orellana L.) and sugar to make a sweet dessert. The seeds are consumed roasted, boiled, in pastry, and to prepare chocolate. The bad quality fruit are used to animal food.


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White Cacao tree, Macambo, Theobroma bicolor (express shipping)

White cacao, Macambo, Motelo - rare exotic fruit tree. The flesh and seeds of this large fruit are popular to eat. The seeds are used in soups, or fried as a snack. The empty pods are used as containers and for starting plants.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot