General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12-15 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Other: 12-14 inch yellow pod containing 20-60 cocoa beans
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Cream
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Pollinators: Flies

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Common names
  • Cacao
  • Cocoa Tree

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Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17

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