Theobroma Cacao tree or Chocolate Bean tree

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Theobroma Cacao tree or Chocolate Bean treeBotanical Name: Theobroma cacao Native Region Environment: Native of the Amazon basin, recent research shows a long rich history of over 5000 years of South and Central America cultivation. In native tongues it was called KaKaw, hence the contemporary name, "cacao". Sun Light: Diffuse, filtered light is preferred and best until established and then part sun is ideal. Indoor, artificial light, especially grow lights, is equally suitable. Temperature:

Attributes: Rich

but outside its native range its size will be greatly reduced to 15' maximum and as a house plant likely 6' to 8' at most

Avoid drafts

but capable of 6' in native conditions

so watering should be deep irrigation to reach the root systems twice a month in summer and every 6 weeks in winter

Botanical Name: Philodendron 'Green Congo'

Growth Pattern: Trailing evergreen perennial vine

Responds better to fully moistened soil and less frequent watering than incomplete watering more often

Sun/Light: Bright indirect light or direct morning light

not the lacy

It is grown and sold for Ornamental purposes and not intended as a food nor fodder

Flowers may be red or pink hues