Cacao
Theobroma cacaoCacao showing 3 different coloured pods they are all ripe it is just some varieties ripen with different colours
$40.95 ($19.75-$40.95 choose a size)
Specifications of Cacao
Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
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)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Water Requirements Frequent Watering
Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May, June
Customer Tips & Reviews Cacao
Gosford, NSW
Cacao
They DO need pollination, some trees but not all are self fertile which this doesn't specify if this one is, but the tiny midges that pollinate these in its natural habitat don't exist here so hand pollination is required to produce any cacao pods.
CAIRNS, QLD, Australia
Such a beautiful tree. A Perfect addition to a tropical garden. Very hard to grow in VIC; but that's the point! A good challenge with wonderful rewards. This is mainly advice for any Victorian growers; not really for you lucky people in FNQ!Of course t...
Cacao
Request to purchace 2 Theobroma cacao's for the Geelong Botanic Gardens, they will be kept in glasshouses
