Cocoa tree
Theobroma cocoa
Cocoa Tree: Plant of the Gods and Ancient Currency
Cocoa Tree: Plant of the Gods and Ancient Currency
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Plant available from April to the end of October
Detailed Description and Benefits
Detailed Description and Benefits
The cocoa tree, known scientifically as Theobroma cacao, is
a small evergreen tropical tree that has made history
and the culture of ancient civilizations. The Mayans and the Toltecs
considered cocoa a gift from the gods, used in rituals
sacred and as currency. Its beans, rich in antioxidants,
offer many health benefits, particularly for the heart and
the moral.
How to cultivate it? Growing guide
How to cultivate it? Growing guide
Cocoa beans were so valuable that they were used as currency
in the great civilizations of Central America. The Mayans believed
that the cocoa tree was offered by the god Quetzalcoatl, and its drink,
the “chacau haa”, was reserved for the elite. Rituals involving
cocoa were numerous, from offerings to the gods to rites
passage marking important stages of life.
Did you know? (Discover exciting stories!)
Did you know? (Discover exciting stories!)
Cocoa beans were so valuable that they were used as currency
in the great civilizations of Central America. The Mayans believed
that the cocoa tree was offered by the god Quetzalcoatl, and its drink,
the “chacau haa”, was reserved for the elite. Rituals involving
cocoa were numerous, from offerings to the gods to rites
passage marking important stages of life.
FAQs
FAQs
- What is the origin of the cocoa tree?
Native to the tropical forests of America, the cocoa tree was central to Mayan and Aztec cultures. - Can you grow the cocoa tree indoors?
Yes, with enough light and humidity, but it must be protected from the cold. - Is the cocoa tree difficult to maintain?
It requires attention to simulate its tropical environment
natural, especially with regard to humidity and temperature. - How long does it take for a cocoa tree to produce beans?
It begins to produce flowers and potentially fruit 3 to 5 years after planting. - Does the cocoa tree have medicinal properties?
Yes, cocoa beans are rich in antioxidants and have several
health benefits, particularly cardiovascular and psychological.