Criollo cacao 'Criollo'

Theobromacacao

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Theobroma (thee-OH-broh-muh)
Species
cacao (kah-KAY-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kapaau, Hawaii

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Kapaau, HI | March 2016 | positive

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