Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Theobroma

Species:

Theobroma simiarum

USDA Symbol:

THSI4

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

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:

native to tropical rainforest regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI