Cacao Seeds - Fruit Plant For Gardens

Cacao is a tropical evergreen tree that grows in warm, humid climates with consistent temperatures and high humidity. It develops a compact canopy with large leaves and performs best under partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. The plant is sensitive to cold and direct, intense sunlight, making it suitable for sheltered environments or shaded garden systems. It establishes steadily under stable conditions with regular moisture.

Features

• Evergreen tropical tree with compact canopy
• Suitable for warm, humid environments
• Prefers partial shade and sheltered conditions
• Requires fertile, well-drained soil
• Sensitive to cold and direct sunlight

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Theobroma cacao
• Common Name (US): Cacao
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical tree seed
• Growth Habit: Small to medium evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 10 to 12
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Sowing Season:
  • Tropical regions: February to July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1 to 2 weeks in warm temperatures (25–30°C) with high humidity
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile, organic-rich soil
• Watering Needs: High, keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 4 to 8 meters height, 3 to 5 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 3 to 5 meters apart