{"product_id":"chocolate-cocoa-cacao-plant-596ybk","title":"Chocolate Cocoa 'Cacao' Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropical Blooms + Year-Round Growth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Chocolate Plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet exotic flowers that bloom year-round, even while fruit is present, on the incomparable Chocolate Plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese blooms transform from delicate white or pinkish flowers into cocoa pods.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grouped together in clusters that emerge directly from the trunk of the plant, they play well against the bright green leaves. The foliage has a unique feature you've got to see to believe: leaves will actually pivot towards the sun. Like mini solar panels, they move 90 degrees either horizontally or vertically depending on the sun's position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAside from its visual beauty, there are many reasons you'll want to include the Chocolate Plant in your garden or landscape design plans. To start, \u003cstrong\u003ethere are numerous health benefits derived from the plant's fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the Chocolate Plant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edoes rely on an insect known as the chocolate midge to produce its fruit (or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hand-pollination-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehand pollination\u003c\/a\u003e in non-tropical areas), you'll have the benefit of vibrant color that thrives indoors or out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThat's because we've planted, grown, and shipped your plant with care. Now, you get an exotic tree that's almost impossible to find at big-box stores or local garden centers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your Chocolate Plant today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYour Chocolate Plant will be happiest in a full to partial sun location. If possible, try to put it in a spot that it will be protected from strong winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, ensure you dig a hole large enough to accommodate your Cocoa Plant's root ball in well-draining soil, place your plant, backfill, and then water to settle the roots. You can also mulch the surrounding soil to lock in moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: This product grows best in well-draining soil. When you receive your plant, you may notice small, white beads or rocks in the soil - this medium is added to increase drainage and keep your plant happy and healthy! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_quote\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYour Chocolate Plant will require at least one weekly watering. If you're not sure when to water, simply check your plant's surrounding soil about 3 inches down for dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor the first year, during active growth in spring and summer, apply a 1\/2 lb. of a slow-release, complete fertilizer every two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. 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