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Lg. Real Chocolate Tree (theobroma cacao)

$45.99

Real Chocolate Tree, Theobroma cacao, lets you grow your own chocolate at home. This small tropical evergreen can reach up to 25 feet in the ground, with thick, oblong leaves that give it a lush, rainforest appearance. In a 24-inch container and kept trimmed to around 6 feet, it can remain compact while still producing fruit.
Cacao pods develop directly along the trunk and main branches, a fascinating feature known as cauliflory. The large, angular orange capsules can grow up to a foot long and about 4 inches in diameter. Each thick, leathery pod contains 20 to 40 seeds, about an inch across, embedded in a tangy, fleshy white pulp.
After harvest, the beans are removed, washed or fermented to eliminate the pulp, then roasted and ground to produce chocolate. Whether sweetened or unsweetened, chocolate is made from these processed beans with much of their natural fat retained. Thriving in warm, humid climates with filtered light and consistent moisture, Cacao performs best in USDA Zones 10 to 11, or as a protected container plant in cooler regions.

Pot Size: 2x7" Deep Root Cone Pot Size Guide
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The item you are purchasing is the exact variety shown in the photos gallery, for reference only. Plants are well rooted and ready to plant, See pot size above and care guide below. Patio growing outside recommended zones? Bring indoors before frost. (size & variegation may vary.)

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