Theobroma
Theobroma bicolor
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Peru
Unknown,Pavel Kirillov (www.flickr.com) from St.Petersburg, Russia,Steve Fitzgerald,Mokkie,Mokkie,Alejandro Alfredo Aguirre (www.inaturalist.org),Ignacio Moreira-Corral (www.inaturalist.org),Ignacio Moreira-Corral (www.inaturalist.org),Ignacio Moreira-Corral (www.inaturalist.org),Zoltán Stekkelpak (www.inaturalist.org),Ignacio Moreira-Corral (www.inaturalist.org),Alejandro Alfredo Aguirre (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Theobroma
- Species:
- Theobroma bicolor
- USDA Symbol:
- THBI2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI