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Are there different types of cocoa plants?

Theobroma cacao L. Is the botanical name for the cocoa tree that provides the basic ingredient for chocolate, which is popular almost everywhere. There are three different varieties of this tree, but they have been crossed with each other for centuries, so new cocoa plants are constantly being created. Most of the time, however, so-called consumer cocoa is grown, as it is significantly more resistant and resilient than the fine cocoa trees.

Is the cocoa plant suitable for the Central European climate?

One could have a cold winter Cocoa plant do not survive, it is native to the tropical rainforests. But even the Central European summer would not survive this plant well outdoors. Because it needs temperatures that never drop below 20 ° C and a high level of humidity of at least 70 percent. However, she likes it better with up to 90 percent moisture.

How can I grow a cocoa plant?

The cocoa plant is most likely to feel at home in a well-heated winter garden. Here, however, you should ensure that the plant is adequately shaded. Because although she loves warmth, she cannot stand direct sunlight.

Since it forms a long taproot, the cocoa plant absolutely needs a sufficiently deep pot. Normal is suitable as a substrate Potting soil, possibly mixed with some sand. Regular watering and Fertilize should go without saying for you.

The essentials in brief:

• basically 3 different varieties, but numerous crosses
• Home: tropical forests
• Height: 10 to 15 m
• evergreen
• Stem bloomer (flowers directly on the trunk and on larger branches)
• blooms only after approx. 10 years
• per tree approx. 30 to 50 fruits
• difficult to cultivate in other climates
• needs high humidity (70 to 90%)
• Temperature: never below 20 ° C
• Sun protection required