Chocolate (cocoa)plant - Chocolate Vine Gift Crate

Chocolate (cocoa)plant - Chocolate Vine Gift Crate

The vine will be carefully cocooned in wood wool, gently packed into one of our uniquely crafted, sustainable wood crates, and adorned with your special gift message. Full planting and care instructions are included.

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Chocolate (cocoa)plant - Chocolate Vine Gift Crate

Theobroma cacao

Chocolate (cocoa) Plant Features

Overview

Made in China

Eco-friendly

Exclusive

Personalisation available

Dimensions

The beautiful wooden gift crate measures: 70 x 16 x 16cm

Made from

Your gift is beautifully hand-packed to order in London. The plant will be carefully cocooned in wood wool inside one of our unique crates, crafted from sustainable wood.

Do you know a chocoholic who’d love their own supply of spectacular, chocolate-scented flowers?

Our chocolate vine ‘Akebia quinata’, is an exotic beauty, much sought after by gardeners for its fragrant flowers which it flaunts in violet clusters.

It will grow happily in most locations, but to grow an abundance of flowers, it loves a sunny spot. In the right conditions this vigorous climber may produce unusual sausage-shaped fruits.

Variations

PLEASE NOTE: We always deliver a healthy specimen which will grow vigorously. Vine plants are deciduous and will vary in size and shape depending on availability and time of year.

Chocolate (cocoa) Growing Instructions

Cacao trees are not easy to grow, especially if you want to cultivate them outside of their natural environment. Occasionally growers keep them as houseplants. But it is very difficult to provide them with the proper light and humidity levels indoors, and they often won’t ever produce seed pods.

Outdoors, it’s essential to start your tree off right by planting it in a spot that has good drainage and some protection from strong winds and harsh sun. Adding a layer of mulch over its root area can help to maintain adequate soil moisture. Plan to water and fertilize your cacao tree regularly, as this is a plant that likes lots of food and moisture. Cacao trees don’t typically have any serious issues with pests or diseases. However, be on the lookout for insects including aphids, mealybugs, mirids, and borers, which can damage the foliage. And watch out for fungal diseases often due to overly wet conditions, which can discolor the foliage. Treat any issues with a natural insecticide or fungicide as soon as they arise.

Light

Cacao trees can grow in full sun to partial shade, meaning they need at least three hours of direct sunlight on most days. But they will appreciate some shade from the strong afternoon sun, which can scorch their leaves.

Soil

These trees thrive in soil that is rich in organic matter. The soil also must have sharp drainage. They can tolerate a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil pH.

Water

Cacao trees prefer consistent soil moisture. But be careful not to water so much that the soil remains soggy, as this can rot the tree’s roots. Water whenever the top inch of soil has dried out.

Temperature and Humidity

Temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal for cacao trees. They have good heat tolerance as long as their moisture needs are met and their foliage isn’t being scorched in strong sun. But they don’t do well in cold temperatures or frost. They prefer the temperature to remain above 60, and anything below 40 degrees Fahrenheit can seriously damage or kill the trees. High humidity is also a must for cacao trees. They won’t thrive in a hot but dry climate.

Fertilizer

These trees are heavy feeders, so it’s best to apply an organic balanced fertilizer, following label instructions. It also can be beneficial to mix compost into the soil annually.

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