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Mocambo

Theobroma bicolor

A rare tropical plant native to the Amazon region between Peru and Columbia. The seeds can be used to prepare drinks, desserts and make chocolate. The flesh surrounding the seeds is edible sweet and mild. Trees Prefers temps above 25 degrees celsius with ... Read More

Other Names: Macambo, Pataxte, White Cacao

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Pot Vol.	0.5L
Height	30-40cm
Propagation Method	Seedling
sku	5229

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Specifications of Mocambo

Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 2-4m

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Judy ★★★★★ 3months ago

ROZELLE, NSW

Mocambo

This plant is very attract and growing brilliantly in my yard in Sydney.