Quararibea funebris - Rosita de Cacao, Funeral tree


Quararibea funebris - Rosita de Cacao, Funeral tree

Big tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Rosita de Cacao, "Drink of the Gods". Rare aromatic tree from Mexico, an obscure spice. Fragrant flowers that are closely associated with cacao, mixed with chocolate and other ingredients to concoct Oaxacan cacao drink tejate, a spicy energy beverage with medicinal and religious significance - "the drink of the gods". The plant is hardy to the 30s F. Round crown shape, does not require pruning and looks nice and neat as a landscape centerpiece or specimen plant; easily grown in container.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, small plant