Cocoa Tree (Theobroma cacao 'Trinitario')
Cultivate your own source of chocolate with the Trinitario Cocoa Tree seedling, botanically known as Theobroma cacao, meaning “Food of the Gods.” This unique yellow-podded variety typically begins fruiting when it reaches 5-6 feet tall, usually after 3-4 years. You'll observe delicate pink and white flowers emerging directly from the trunk and branches, which develop into cylindrical pods containing seeds that yield true chocolate flavor after processing. This plant prefers some shade, especially when young, and may experience slight edge burn in winter.
$49.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2391
/ 2693
#2391 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Pot Size
4
/ "
Who it's for
- Unique Home Harvest
- Superior Flavor Profile
- Striking Ornamental Value
Who should skip it
- Strict Environmental Requirements
- Slow Maturation and Fruiting
- Susceptibility to Pests
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Grows To
5-6' height
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
60 degrees
Hardiness Zone
10
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Intermittent
Features
- Grow your own cocoa seeds
- Unique yellow-podded variety
- Flowers emerge from trunk and branches
- Produces fruit after maturity
- Pods develop over five months
- Seeds yield chocolate flavor
- Ideal for home cultivation
- Distinctive yellow cacao variety
What customers say
Customers are highly enthusiastic about receiving the Logees Trinitario Cocoa Tree, consistently praising the exceptional quality and robust health of the initial plant stock. Logees' expert packaging ensures the specimens arrive well rooted and sizable, minimizing transit stress. The core excitement centers on owning the source of chocolate. However, long-term satisfaction is strongly tied to the inherent difficulty of replicating the cacao's demanding tropical environment. Many buyers report challenges like leaf drop or slow growth without specialized setups. While the starting material is excellent, success hinges on the owner's ability to meet high humidity needs. This purchase is viewed as an investment in a specialized horticultural challenge, rewarding those who successfully nurture this rare specimen.
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