The Cocoa Fruit Plant is the source of one of the world’s most loved treats—chocolate. This tropical evergreen tree produces large, colourful pods filled with cocoa beans that can be processed into cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate. Apart from its economic value, it’s an attractive plant that adds a lush tropical look to your garden.
Native to South America, the Cocoa plant thrives in warm, humid climates with partial shade and consistent moisture. It’s perfect for backyard growers and garden enthusiasts who love experimenting with exotic fruit plants.
Key Features:
Type: Live fruit-bearing plant
Common Name: Cocoa / Cacao / Chocolate Plant
Scientific Name: Theobroma cacao
Climate: Tropical and humid
Sunlight: Partial to full shade
Watering: Regular – keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Growth Habit: Medium-sized evergreen tree
Uses: Cocoa beans for chocolate, powder, and butter production
Care Tips:
Keep in a warm, humid location with indirect sunlight.
Use compost or organic fertiliser every month during the growing season.
Maintain consistent moisture to encourage healthy flowering and pod formation.