Plant GuideCacao
🍫
🍫TreeExperimental
Cacao
Theobroma cacao · Malvaceae
Requires very specific conditions to succeed
pH 5.5 – 6.5
20 – 32°C
Growth: slow
Low–Medium (shade loving)
Care Notes
Requires very specific conditions to succeed
Health Benefits
Source of cocoa (antioxidants)
Culinary Uses
Chocolate production
Root Behaviour
Sensitive
Common Problems
Problems
Very sensitive to environment
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Nutrient imbalance
Nutrient Demand
Medium Demand
Requires an established, well-cycled system
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#tree#experimental#tropical#shade-loving#specialist#chocolate
Season
Year-round