A Cacao Tree showing flowers and fruit
USDA: 11
Frost Tolerance: Needs uniformly high temperatures, green house only in Phoenix, for short duration cold, foliage damaged at 33° F (0.5° C), serious damage at 28° F (-2° C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Central America, Mexico
Growth Habits: Tropical evergreen tree to 25 feet (7.5 m)
Watering Needs: Abundant water and humidity
Propagation: Cuttings, budding, grafting, seeds
The picture 1 shows flowers and a maturing pod. The pod contains the cacao beans that are fermented, roasted, and processed to extract cocoa powder.
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