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Cocoa Chocolate Fruit Plant - Theobroma cacao

Product Features and Plant Type

• Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao.
• Type: Evergreen Tree, suitable for growing in gardens or large containers across most Indian climates.
• Size: This plant is typically shipped at 1.5-3 Feet in height.
• Suitability: Can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil; the plant is suitable for pot cultivation.

The Fruit: Cocoa Pods and Beans

The Cocoa tree is the source of the world's chocolate. The fruit features:

• Appearance: An oval, ridged pod containing a sweet white pulp that encases the cocoa beans.
• Product: The seeds (cocoa beans) are the raw ingredient for chocolate and cocoa powder.
• Value: Valued globally for its flavor, nutritional benefits, and economic importance.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Cocoa plants thrive in warm, humid, and sheltered environments typical of tropical and subtropical regions.

• Sunlight: Prefers partial shade. It must be protected from harsh, direct afternoon sun, especially in hot, dry summers.
• Watering: Requires regular and consistent watering. The soil should be kept uniformly moist but never waterlogged.
• Soil: Requires rich, deep, and well-draining soil with a high organic matter content.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit.