Thursday, July 9, 2015

Finally repotted Cacoa tree and moved it out of doors

 We start with selected ingredients, no different from a food recipe.

 We have two commercial brands of soil mix, one local nursery soil mix and
some coarse beach sand.

  I was real impressed with the nursery soil mix, jet black and also a coarse
mix of rotted material. I would like to think that all four contributed to what
I can gather to be a good mix for this tropical and exotic specimen.





For the moment, what appears to be a good dappled shade. Will have to keep an eye
on this so as not scorch it's, 'have not seen real Sun in three weeks' leaves.

Transplanted to about a one gallon pot with very little root crowding in the
original pot. Some lump charcoal on top and keeping a spray bottle of water
close by to give it that Equatorial jungle increased moisture.


A nice drink of rain water to give it that added back to nature vibe. Ok, that
black planter isn't doing it, but otherwise it will get lost in this homespun
jungle. Couldn't help notice the added texture this Cacoa contributes to this
green landscape.

 A wee bit alarmed with the amount of light striking the tender leaves.
Although this photo shows it much brighter than it actually is. I think
I need to land my helicopter.

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