Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden with this beautiful cocoa plant, the source of real chocolate!
Cocoa is a small evergreen tree that thrives in warm, humid environments, making it a perfect choice for greenhouses, tropical gardens, or indoor growing in frost-free areas.
Description:
Our cocoa plants are grown from healthy, strong stock and are well-established in pots, ready to plant or keep as indoor specimens. With glossy green leaves and a compact growth habit, they make an attractive addition to any edible garden.
Growing Tips:
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🌤 Climate: Prefers warm, humid tropical conditions. Best suited to North Queensland, or grow indoors/greenhouse further south.
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💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
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🌿 Light: Bright, filtered light – protect from harsh afternoon sun.
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🌸 Pollination: Produces small, delicate flowers on the trunk; hand pollination may help fruit set.
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🍫 Harvest: Mature trees produce cocoa pods containing beans used to make chocolate!
Plant Size: Approx. 20–40cm tall in a 100mm–125mm pot.
Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao
Origin: Central & South America
Perfect for:
✅ Chocolate lovers
✅ Tropical collectors
✅ Sustainable home growers
Shipping:
All items are posted on a Monday Express post, with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent the Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants :)
- Please note NO SHIPPING TO SA, WA, NT, TAS