Theobroma
Theobroma grandiflorum
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Honduras
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Theobroma
- Species:
- Theobroma grandiflorum
- USDA Symbol:
- THGR7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals, bats
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Amazon rainforest, prefers high organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability rapidly if dried. Germination occurs best at tropical temperatures (25-30°C).
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI