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Mocambo

Theobroma bicolor

A South and Central American tree related to cacao, grown for its large pods containing sweet-pulped seeds used in beverages.

Family

Malvaceae

Temperature

22-28°C (absolute 10-35°C)

Rainfall

1500-2000mm (absolute 1100-2500mm)

Altitude

900m

Soil pH

5-6 (absolute 4.5-8.5)

Soil types

Well-drained, fertile loam