Cocoa Plant
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Description
About Cocoa plant
Theobroma cacao, also called the cacao tree and the cocoa tree, is a small (6–12 m (20–39 ft) tall) evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae. Its seeds, cocoa beans, are used to make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, cocoa butter and chocolate.
Plant Specifications
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Height |
3-4 ft |
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Plant Spread |
12 inch |
*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ
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Common Name |
Theobroma cacao , chocolate tree |
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Maximum Reachable Height |
5 ft |
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Compatibility |
Can be grown on Terrace & Ground |
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Bloom Time |
6 months in a year |
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Sunlight |
More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant. |
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Watering |
Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
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Soil |
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
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Fertilizer |
During the main g rowing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer |
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