Cocoa Fruit Plants (Theobroma Cacao) Plant Type:Seedling Plant rarely reaching 10 meters

rarely reaching 10 meters

scientifically known as Psidium cattleianum

Frost Hardy: Can withstand cold climates

The plant requires a moderate level of care

Plant Maintenance

Cocoa Fruit Plants (Theobroma Cacao) Plant Type:Seedling Plant rarely reaching 10 metersCocoa Fruit Plant (Theobroma cacao): The Legendary Source of Chocolate Botanical and Scientific Information Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao Common Name: Cocoa, Cacao Family: Malvaceae (formerly Sterculiaceae) The name Theobroma translates from Greek as "Food of the Gods," reflecting the historical reverence for this extraordinary plant. Native Origin and Habitat Native To: Rainforest regions of Central and South America, particularly the Amazon Basin