Theobroma
Theobroma mammosum
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, Nicaragua
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Theobroma
- Species:
- Theobroma mammosum
- USDA Symbol:
- THMA10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- mammals, birds
- 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 high organic matter content
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability quickly if allowed to dry.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI