Chocolate tree, Theobroma cacao

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2152 Chocolate tree, Theobroma cacao

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Large shrub 5-10 ft tall Small tree 10-20 ft Semi-shade Full sun Regular water Yellow, orange flowers White, off-white flowers Pink flowers Edible plant

Chocolate tree, Cacao. This beautiful tree has large dark green leaves that shade the fruit pods which grow directly from the trunk and branches. The flesh is eaten as a dessert, and the seeds are the raw material of chocolate. Hot chocolate can be made by drying the seeds, roasting, grinding, and adding milk. Chocolate beans were used as money by the Maya Indians of Central America.
This is very exciting plant, but it requires a great care when growing indoors. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions.
Leaves of this plant are very fragile and may be slightly damaged during transportation which does not hurt new growth. Trim as needed and more new leaves will grow.

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